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Spotlight On: New Sermon Series on Moses and Exodus:
Transforming A Person and Nation
August 30- October 25
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The American Black church has long understood the power of the Exodus story for transforming lives and society. It teaches us what matters, how an individual and a nation can change by working with God. It could be our nation's story now, and yours, if we choose.
Over the next seven weeks, we'll follow Moses as he decides whether to say "yes" to a plea from God and his suffering people; as Moses must repeatedly face a power far greater than he and is double-crossed; as he flees in the dead of night; when Moses demands help from God and gets it; when he and the nation choose a new way to live, but backslide; when Moses stands up to God on behalf of his fallible people; as Moses begs to see God and is shown only God's back; when Moses learns to speak face to face with the Holy, and emerges radiant. At the end of the tale, Moses stands on a mountaintop and looks over into the promised land; God says he will never get there himself, but his nation will.
In our own nation's time of tumult, and in your own personal challenges, what will we at King's Chapel make of this central Biblical story, for our lives and times? Join us on the journey, Sunday by Sunday. "I will go with you," God promises. |
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From the Minister: Discerning What We Can Do
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| All that I've been reading during my vacation eventually came to this theme, one I resist with all my might: |
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Join with God's long, slow process
of bringing about change
in me and in the world;
trust in it, with hope.
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This week, when Jacob Blake was shot 7 times in the back by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in front of his 3 little sons, ages 3, 5 and 8, I was thrown back again to the question we've faced so often: What can I do? What should our church do?
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 Morning Light Service
Sundays from 9:00-9:30 AM on Zoom
Come join us for an intimate service of contemporary music and prayer as we gather to listen to the Word, share our joys and concerns, and abide with one another in fellowship. The music is led by Roland Skip Lewan from the piano, incorporating elements of jazz and improvisation.
Contact Laura Zeugner Administrative Assistant, for login information.
Morning Prayer Service
New virtual services posted by 11 AM on Sundays on YouTube
Each week we film the elements of our traditional Morning Prayer service, featuring beautiful music, stately prayers, and our ministers' reflections on the week's lessons. Our choir members and music director Heinrich Christensen provide newly recorded material as well as occasional pieces from our past recordings and CDs, as we explore the virtual new frontiers of making music.
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Staff Vacation
Gretchen is on vacation until September 8. For any administrative assistance, Laura is available. Heinrich will be on vacation from August 31 until September 8.
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New Spiritual Autobiography Class to Begin: Registration Needed
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The Rev. Joy Fallon and Cynthia Perkins, leader of our Prayer Circle, will lead a new "Spiritual Autobiography" class for six weeks, beginning in late September. Participants will meet weekly for 90 minutes via zoom to explore how the Spirit has moved through your life since childhood and calls to you today. Each week participants will write a short reflection about their spiritual journey, based on prompts from the Exodus story in the Hebrew Bible, and the experience Moses had in his journey with God. King's Chapel has offered a Spiritual Autobiography Course many times over several decades, and most participants have found it a meaningful way to discover God's involvement in their lives. Participants must be able to commit to all 6 sessions, which will take place either Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM, beginning the last week in September. Priority will be given to those who have not previously taken a Spiritual Autobiography class. Class size is limited to 8. For more information or to register, please contact Joy at [email protected] or Cynthia ([email protected])
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Visit our Community from Home webpage to learn about our weekly offerings and more! Or view our online calendar here. |
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Conversations with the History Program: Religious Education Throughout King's Chapel's History
Thursday, August 27 | 5:30 PM | Zoom
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Go "back to school" with the King's Chapel History Program during our two-part program series exploring King's Chapel and its member's roles in education reform throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Tonight at 5:30 PM History Program Director Faye Charpentier explores the the history of religious education at King's Chapel, dating back through the 19th century. Over the past 200+ years, youth engagement at King's Chapel has taken different forms -- learn what it may have been like to attend Sunday School at King's Chapel in the 1800s! Congregation members and friends are invited to share memories and stories from their more recent "church school" days during an open discussion following the history talk.
This virtual event is open to all, but advance registration is required for the 5:30 event. To RSVP, register online here.
Explore our History Online Events page to learn more about next week's conversation about Pioneering Educators & Reformers of King's Chapel! |
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Block Party, hosted by Amanda Pickett, Chair of CAC, presenting Rev. Mary Eaton from common cathedral
Friday, August 28 | 5:00 PM | Zoom
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 The Block Party this week will feature Rev. Mary from our CAC partner organization, common cathedral. Common cathedral is the church for the unhoused on the Boston Common. King's Chapel volunteers with them by making and delivering sandwiches roughly 6 times per year. Rev. Mary will be joining us to discuss the organization's work and the intersections of racism and homelessness. |
Voter Action Initiative Meeting
Monday, August 31 | 3:00 PM | Zoom |
 Join the Voter Action Initiative meeting this coming Monday at 3pm via Zoom. We will update each other about actions we are taking and experiences we have had in connection with the campaign for free and fair elections. If you are actively involved, or if you are thinking of getting involved, you are welcome to join. Contact Laura for the Zoom link.
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Save the Dates
All events below will be held via Zoom
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Mondays, September 14, 28 and October 5: Book Group, "How to be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi, sponsored by the Community Action and Adult Religious Education committees
Wednesday, September 16: Theology on Tap
Sunday, September 20: Homecoming!
Thursday, September 24: History Conversation about the Fugitive Slave Law & King's Chapel, co-hosted by the National Park Service |
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Last Week's Theology on Tap
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 Last Wednesday, a lively group gathered for a virtual Theology on Tap to discuss the story of the Tower of Babel. We marveled at how such a short story contains so much complexity--and so much relevance and resonance for us today!
Next time, on September 16, we'll stray outside the canon to explore the Gospel of Mary- do join us!
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Community Action Committee News
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Call for Sandwich makers! On September 6th King's Chapel will deliver 150 bagged lunches to our unhoused neighbors, via our Community Action Partner common cathedral. Three volunteers are needed to make 50 bagged lunches each, including a sandwich for each bag. If you would like more information or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Carol Genovese. |
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CAC Office Hours starting in September
What does the King's Chapel Community Action Committee do? Who are our CAC partners? What can I do to help? For answers to these questions and more, come to CAC Office Hours! Starting in September, CAC chair Amanda Pickett will be piloting CAC Office Hours every Monday 5:00-5:30 PM via Zoom. Drop in and discuss community action at King's Chapel. Contact Amanda Pickett for login access. |
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At this week's "Coffee with the Clergy" we learned of three wonderful causes for our church to rejoice.
Ray Hardin shared that Thursday, August 28, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of his move to Boston from Arkansas and other points west and south. We are so glad that Ray chose Boston as his new home, and look forward to another 50 years with our beloved member and friend.
Betty Lykins also shared that in July she celebrated a 50 year anniversary of living in Boston. Hurray! Betty came here from North Carolina as a new bride with her husband, and our former Treasurer, Marshall Lykins. Together we mourned Marshall when he died, and now together we rejoice with Betty on his milestone. She has been a loving and faithful member of King's Chapel for so many years, treasured by us all. Congratulations Betty!
A little birdie also mentioned that Lee Glenn, one of our newly elected wardens, is about to have a big birthday, with a 0 at the end and an 8 at the beginning. To celebrate she swam across a Maine lake with a friend, and we revel with her in her good health! It's hard to imagine she will be that certain age, but what a cause to rejoice together. Happy Birthday Lee! |
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Sunday Services
August 30th Morning Light | 9 AM on Zoom
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Skip Lewan, piano
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August 30th Morning Prayer | 11 AM on YouTube
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Heather Holland, Soloist
- Anne Sexton, Lector
- Louise Perkins, Pat Bass, & Dan Sullivan, Lay Readers
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Did you miss Sunday's Virtual Service? If so, click here to see the full service. |
The music this week is all about the burning bush. Soloist Heather Holland will sing the contemporary Christian song "A Common Bush." Joy has requested beloved Catholic funeral favorite "Here I Am, Lord. "The prelude and postlude are excerpts from Herman Berlinski's extended organ work "The Burning Bush."
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#MusicAndMeditationMonday
Watch this week's Musical Meditation here! |
Our stewardship giving to King's Chapel continues even as we are not physically together each week. This includes our annual pledges and gifts as well as our ongoing contributions to the Sunday plate. If you have not yet sent in your pledge or gift please do so now and help us in this moment when we truly need it. If you are used to putting money in the Sunday Plate each week to support our community partners and our operating budget, you still can. The loss of this income, about $30,000, has an immediate impact on our community partners and our bottom line. Consider a monthly donation to the Sunday offering--maybe $50,$60,$75, $100 to make up for the lost weeks of attendance. Embracing our stewardship role is a way to joyfully and thankfully support the daily ongoing work that keeps King's Chapel thriving. Thank you.
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Staying Connected with King's Chapel
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While we are physically closed we are spiritually open and are working to find ways to continue our connection with you, our beloved members and friends.
Ways in which you can reach us are:
Worship
Morning Light Worship via Zoom, 9-9:30 AM each Sunday. Contact Laura Zeugner at [email protected] for login information.
Prayer Connection King's Chapel is a praying church and we have added a new link to our website page to make easy any request you may have: [email protected] . Requests sent here will be received by Joy Fallon, David Waters, and Cynthia Perkins, Prayer Circle Chair. If you prefer, also know that you can always reach out to any of us individually. |
Internet Fraud - Protect Yourself
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, churches across the nation have seen a steep rise in incidents of internet fraud and scams, especially using ministers' names and targeting church members. So far in the last two months, we've had twenty or more. Please watch out for these. I promise, we will never ask you to send us gift cards. We will never ask for your personal identifying information or bank account info. If we ever purport to say that we can't be reached by phone, be suspicious.
Some other hints to protect yourselves: Double check the "from" address to see who really has sent it, and double check the email of the person to whom you're supposedly replying. Verify suspicious emails by phone, especially if the email says not to call. Click the link below for more information on how to protect yourself and your family from internet crime.
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Contributing to Between Sundays
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