Final Concert of the Series: Esther | Sunday, March 24 | 5 PM | 58 Tremont St.
The 61st season of our Concert Series closes on Sunday, with Handel's splendid oratorio Esther. Generally considered the first English-language oratorio, Esther tells the dramatic story
of a
Jewish orphan, married to the Persian King Ahasuerus, who finds herself tasked with saving her people when the devious Prime Minister Haman orders the extermination of all Jews in the kingdom. Soprano Mary Sullivan will take the title role, with Brian Church as the wicked Haman, Tevan Goldberg as the noble King Ahasuerus, and Andy Troska as Esther's cousin Mordecai. They will be backed up by a choir of 21 singers and an orchestra with added trumpet, harp, and horns in addition to the more usual strings, oboe, and bassoons. This concert is presented by the Schochet family in memory of Jay Schochet, longtime member and faithful supporter of King's Chapel. Note that Esther will be performed with an intermission, with a total running time of approximately 2 hours.
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Henri Frederic Amiel (1821-1881) is best known for his honest insights into the human predicament, written in his private diary discovered after his death. In that journal, Amiel explored his own highs and lows, his hopes of being a loving person and his disappointments when he was imperfect and human. To the outer world, Amiel had looked like a successful, published professor of philosophy. But his most enduring legacy was to be through the very human, private ruminations Amiel recorded, digging into his own life and needs, identifying the contradictions within himself that often ring true for all of us. Here is one of my favorite quotes, a truth we all acknowledge but often lose sight of:
Life is short,
and we do not have much time
to gladden the hearts of those who make the journey with us.
So be swift to love
and make haste to be kind.
May this be a blessing to you. We'll talk more about it on Sunday. Joy
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King's Chapel Easter Flower Donations
If you would like to contribute lilies for the Easter Services as a memorial to a loved one, please send name of person being remembered, along with your name and contact and a check for $50, to the Parish House at 64 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108, with memo Easter Flowers. The deadline for ordering is April 5.
Anne Sexton, Chair of Chancel Committee
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(Re)Introducing the Rev. Rali Weaver as Sabbatical Minister | Greet Her on Palm Sunday after Worship |April 14, 12:30 PM | Parish House
As we announced in late January, we are blessed that the Rev. Rali Weaver has agreed to serve as our Sabbatical Minister for June-August this summer while Joy is away on her Sabbatical in Europe. Many of you know Rali from her service here at King's Chapel as our Assistant Minister from 2005-2007.
Read more.
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Bistro 64: Greek Easter Luncheon
Sunday, April 14 | 12:15 pm
Parish House
Eat, Discover and Celebrate!
After Morning Prayer on Palm Sunday, venture up to the Parish House for a festive luncheon featuring the rich and distinctive cuisine of Greece. Enjoy such beloved favorites as spanakopita, moussaka and baklava. Four King's Chapel members will briefly preview the upcoming Holy Week services, including the moving Easter Vigil service, based on Greek Orthodox traditions and created in the 1970's especially for our church. Food and beverages will be provided. If you'd like to contribute an item, please contact Hospitality Chair Gregg Sorensen at
gds1960@yahoo.com.
Also, meet special guest Rali Weaver, who has generously agreed to serve as Sabbatical Minister this summer, while Joy is away on her sabbatical.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event. Opa!
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New Members Information Dinner | Thursday May 2 | Parish House
The Membership Committee welcomes newcomers into the life of the King's Chapel community. Anyone wanting to learn more about King's Chapel are invited to an informative discussion and dinner on Thursday May 2nd at the Parish House. For those interested in attending please contact Joy, Amelia, or the Membership Chair, Cathy Price, at
cmmp48@comcast.net
. We look forward to hearing from you.
The next service to Welcome New Members will be on Sunday May 5th followed by a Brunch at the Parish House.
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Mother's Day Walk For Peace | May 12
Walkers Get Ready! Mother's Day Walk for Peace: May 12, 2019
This year King's Chapel has pledged to be a Peace Advocate, and donate $5,000 to the Louis D Brown Peace Institute. The Community Action Committee will match all donations made, up to a $2,000 total. This is the main fundraiser for the Peace Institute, who works with
families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss to support
healing, teaching, and learning.
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Lenten Book Group: The Cross and The Lynching Tree | Wednesdays through April 10 | 6:15 PM | Following Contemplative Communion, in the Vestry
This Lenten season, join Rev. Joy Fallon in reading and discussing James Cone's book The Cross and The Lynching Tree. The group will meet following contemplative communion on Wednesdays from March 6 to April 10. RSVP to Gretchen Horton at gretchen@kings-chapel.org. Read more.
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Lenten Questions
On the first Sunday of Lent, Joy offered six questions that we can ask ourselves during Lent, one each week. Taken from author Frederick Beuchner, they include: "If you had only one last message to leave to the handful of people who are most important to you, what would it be in twenty-five words or less?" Others can be found here.
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From The Stewardship Committee
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People Helping People, aka Stewardship
The angels have landed! 30 worshippers donated a whopping $11,000 to the 2019 Stewardship Annual Appeal even before the kick off on March 3. We are grateful to these caring folks who donate this way every year. Their commitment makes our spirit soar.
You are invited to join this band of angels. Please watch for a letter soon to be mailed to you requesting your financial support for 2019. It is inspiring to note that the number of donors have increased in the past three years. We welcome those who have not to join us in this effort with any amount comfortable for your pocket. Monthly envelopes will be available for the first time to help you in this way. Look for them in the church vestibule starting April 7.
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Join the History Program this month in celebrating Women's History Month. During March, visitors can experience a new self-guided tour, focused on the women of King's Chapel.
While women did not have a voice in King's Chapel's leadership until the 1920s, they have played many roles in the church's history since its founding in 1686. Uncover the stories of these notable women -- from queens to musicians to businesswomen and more -- connected to King's Chapel over the past 333 years. Visit the front desk during History Program hours throughout the month to borrow a copy of this guide. Please contact
faye@kings-chapel.org with any questions.
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This Sunday we explored the connection between the Lenten season and the life of Jesus. David and Joseph colored in their own Lent calendars. After this, we watched a short video on the life of St. Patrick. The boys were captivated the traveling component of this story, so Michelle made them each their own boat out of origami and we drew a map of Great Britain on a large piece of paper and they acted out the story. After this, we considered the symbolism of the clover and how it relates to the Trinity.
This week in Confirmation we fulfilled the service component of the training by joining one of our partner organizations, UUUM, for their Fair Food program. Many thanks to Will and Hallie for their heavy lifting and sustained energy on a cold morning! It was great to engage in this opportunity together!
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Weep/Rejoice
"We Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, and Weep with Those Who Weep"
~ Romans 12:15
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We rejoice that Cliff Allen's para-thyroid surgery this week was successful and he is feeling better.
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We mourn the loss of our longtime member Leo Johnson, 88, who died peacefully Friday morning, in the Newton-Wellesley Hospital ICU. With him were his wife of 66 years, Dorothy; his son Tim; and Tim's partner Kay. Dorothy read a prayer from our prayer book, and the family removed the life support machinery that had been keeping Leo alive since a heart attack last Wednesday morning. After the last several years of interventions and a struggle to stay alive, Leo's wonderful heart was simply unable to sustain his life on this earth any longer.
A memorial service celebrating Leo's life will take place on Saturday, May 4 in the Little Chapel at 64 Beacon St., Boston. We will provide more details as they are available.
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We rejoice with our members Bernardo Aumond and Meaghan Hamilton and their son Gabriel on the birth of Rose!
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Morning Light | 9 AM
- Rev. Joy Fallon preaching
- Skip Lewan, piano
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- The Rev. Amelia Edson, Assistant Minister
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Marie Wells, Lay Reader
- Chris Allen, Usher in Charge
- Joan Hunt, Dorothy Waldron, Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 63: 1-8
- Old Testament, Isaiah 55: 1-9
- New Testament, Luke 13: 1-9
There are no flowers on the chancel during Lent.
At the communion rail following the service, Christopher LaRoche will greet those interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
After the service all are invited to Coffee Hour hosted by Amanda Cegielski.
Each Sunday, 10% of the plate collection will go to our Community Action strategic partners:
common cathedral, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, and the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministries, to do works of mercy, justice, and healing. All cash and checks not specially designated will be considered a plate offering.
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This Sunday, we open with Samuel Barber's organ variations on the old American hymn Wondrous Love. The choir will sing Christopher Mueller's Out of the Depths, based on Psalm 130, for the Introit, and the beautiful Even When He Is Silent by Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen, as well as the opening movement from Louis Vierne's majestic Messe Solenelle, the Kyrie. We end as we began, with Wondrous Love, this time in a version by Daniel Pinkham.
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Tuesday Recitals
March 26 | 12:15 PM
Maria Gabriella Alvarado, flute
Kyle Collins, harpsichord
"The Gentle Shepherd: Moments of Peace"
Bremner, Reinagle, Thumoth
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Tuesday Morning Meditation | Tuesdays 7:30 AM| Little Chapel
An early Tuesday Morning Meditation meets in our beautiful Little Chapel at 7:30 to 8:30 AM each Tuesday, including approximately a 20 minute meditation. We explore and experiment a bit, so if you have some ideas or are a little adventurous, this brief coming side by side with others in your church community may bring some welcome fun, joy and/or peace to your day. This is for "drop-in" participation - no long term obligations. Never meditated before? Drop by and give it a try. Feel free to contact Gary Riccio at
gary.riccio@me.com, or Stephen Courtney at scourtney@scixstudio.com for more details.
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Upcoming Meetings
Vestry- March 26, 6 PM
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Update: Work at the Parsonage
Through the end of this month you may notice work being completed at the parsonage. The Fallon family is temporarily living nearby, at 90 Pinckney Street during a process of lead paint abatement. Joy's hours and activities continue to be the same during this time.
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Volunteer: Sign up for Hospitality
Anyone can help!
Enter your email address and select a spot to fill. New volunteers may choose to co-host with a buddy.
Questions? email hospitality@kings-chapel.org
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Contributing to Between Sundays
Our e-newsletter is sent each Thursday afternoon. Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email administrative.assistant@kings-chapel.org with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at 5 PM.
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Accessibility Assists
Our beautiful Georgian sanctuary designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754, has been lovingly maintained by the congregation since its completion. One of the box pews has been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those who are wheelchair-bound to that pew.
A sound system has been installed in the sanctuary of The Chapel to amplify the sound during worship services. Hearing assistance devices are available for your use. Please see an Usher for assistance.
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