Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Message from the Minister |
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My Dear Friends—
This week, inspired by the prophet and the psalmist, I’ve been meditating on an image: Language of the Cottonwood, a painting by Katrina Case. It’s a striking depiction of the North Dakota prairie, illuminated by cottonwoods lining a river, their autumn leaves aflame. Of course, there’s the repeated image of the tree given to us this week in Jeremiah and the first psalm, but there’s also the plain—the setting of Jesus’ sermon in this week’s lesson from Luke. And those ominous clouds overhead, speaking to us of trouble to come….(click here to read more)
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Worship With Us | Sunday, February 13
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Scripture Readings: Psalm 1,
First Reading: Jeremiah 17: 5-10, Gospel: Luke 6: 17-26
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Morning Light Worship Service with Holy Communion | 9:00 AM
In person services will resume February 27th.
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Morning Prayer Worship Service with Holy Communion | 11:00 AM
Doors open at 10:30 AM. Masks and proof of vaccination required (for those eligible).
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From the Bench
This Sunday, we open with the second in the series of Dupré's Preludes and Fugues, this one is in f minor.
The choir will sing Brahms' beautiful Laß dich nur nichts nicht dauren, as well as Dawson's arrangement of There is a Balm in Gilead, featuring soprano Hannah Carlson, and the lush setting of Psalm 1 from Rachmaninov's All-Night Vespers. We close with Florence Price's Adoration.
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****Reminder: Proof of COVID Vaccination Required for Services*** |
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Tuesday Recital
Tuesday, February 8, at 12:15 PM
The Meravelha Ensemble will be here. Formed in 2012 in Boston, the ensemble uses music, poetry, and movement to tell stories that reflect themes illustrated within the songs and cultures of the 11th-15th centuries. Recitals are now live-streamed directly.
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Weekly Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:15 PM on Zoom
Join members on Wednesday evenings as we gather on Zoom for a discussion on the weekly lectionary readings.
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Weekly Thursday Coffee
Thursdays at 10:00 AM on Zoom
Bring your cup of coffee or tea and join other King's Chapel folks for an informal conversation by Zoom every Thursday morning. Drop in for any part of the hour. Register here to join.
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Bell Ringing Tomorrow, Friday February 11 10:45 AM, Meet at King's Chapel
Join us tomorrow for our monthly ringing of the church bell to alarm the populace about climate change. View the invitation here and RSVP to Sylvia Soderberg.
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Greening our Electricity, Presentation and Discussion with Boston Climate Action Network, Tuesday February 15, 5:00 PM
Please join us Tuesday Feb. 15 at 5:00-6:00 PM for a presentation and conversation with members of the Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN). The talk will focus on the Community Choice Electricity programs in Boston and neighboring towns within the broader context of municipal and household level decarbonization. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting here. All are welcome. More details here.
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King’s Chapel Memorial Project: MASS Design Congregational Meetings, beginning February 16
As a member of King’s Chapel who’s been involved in our discussions about our church’s historical connections to enslaved people, we hope that you join us for three important congregational meetings to share your input, wisdom and prayers.
MASS will lead us in three congregational meetings, from 5:30-7:00pm via Zoom on Wednesdays: February 16, March 9, and March 23; to register click here.
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Shrove Pancake Breakfast, Sunday February 27, 10 AM
Join the church school families for the annual Pancake Breakfast! We will gather at the Parish House to celebrate and feast before Lent.
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Concert Series: Bach to Pinkham
Sunday February 27, 5:00 PM
For our next concert, we will have a couple of illustrious guests. Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Cynthia Meyers and Robert Sheena will offer a cornucopia of chamber music treasures for flute, oboe/English horn, and organ. The program will take you on a leisurely stroll through music history as we travel from Bach to Pinkham’s Odes, written for Rob in 1999. As always, you save $5 by procuring your ticket ahead of time here: https://m.bpt.me/event/5156144
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Our popular Valentine’s Day programming is back for 2022!
If you're dying for something different to do this Valentine's Day, join the King's Chapel History Program on a candlelit crypt tour, exploring the history of love, loss, and laying the dead to rest! Tours offered at 5:30 PM and 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays beginning February 11. Click here to learn more about this unique experience and to purchase tickets.
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Uncovering the Past: Exploring Black History Through Primary Sources - Online Exhibit
Throughout Black History month and beyond, we invite you to explore our online exhibit, which encourages viewers to step into the role of historian as we research the lives of historical Black attendees at King’s Chapel. Click here to explore the online exhibit.
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2022 Budget Approved
On January 30th the members of the Society in attendance at the Annual Budget Meeting overwhelmingly voted to approve the proposed 2022 Budget. On behalf of the Vestry and the Treasurer, the Ministers and the Parish Administrator, the Parish Council and especially the Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair, I want to thank you all for your stewardship, your engagement, and your encouragement as we move boldly forward through what promises to be a very exciting year! Kathe German, Warden
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From the Membership Committee |
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On Sunday January 23, we joyfully welcomed seven new members to King’s Chapel.
Please join us in welcoming them!
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Heather Fawcett: I am a Montrealer, who loves both city and country life. The main part of my U.U. ministry is providing psycholgical care for refugees. I have a cat, Preman, whose names means "Light of God," love reading, learning, history, and research writing. I am curious and have a somewhat wacky sense of humor. I can see, however I have very low vision.
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Frank Kearns: I was born an Atheist in Louisiana, and because of a lack of good public schools or secular private schools, I went to extremely religious private school. While they tried to "convert" me to Christianity, I became a Unitarian Universalist, although still an Atheist. I came to college at UMass Boston to find myself since becoming a UU. Because of my interest in history, I was directed to King's Chapel. While I was rather stunned by the first service I attended, I decided to come again out of a curiosity. Slowly, throughout my first semester, I accepted the fact that I was Christian and I was finally baptized on the 5th of December, and am now a full member.
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From the Community Action Committee |
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King’s Chapel is participating in CityReach, March 25-26: Donations needed
Help our neighbors keep warm! As part of our participation in CityReach with common cathedral, we will be collecting donations of clothing and other needed items to donate to our unhoused neighbors. Please keep an eye on the CAC webpage for information on what items are needed.
Donations will be collected:
Sunday March 6, 13, and 20 at Morning Prayer service
Tuesday March 8, 22, 1-3 PM at the Parish House
Thursday March 17, 10-11 AM at the Parish House
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We re with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. ~Romans 12:15 |
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We mourn with our member Elizabeth (Biddy) Owens on the death of her husband, Robert (Bob) Owens on Friday, February 4, 2022. Bob and Biddy have been longtime Beacon Hill residents, after previously living in Framingham when Bob served in the state legislature representing that area. Bob had suffered with Alzheimer's in the last several years. We send our prayers and love to Biddy, their three daughters, and all friends of the Owens family. Notes to Biddy can sent to the new home to which they recently moved: 68 Beacon St., Boston, 02108.
We rejoice with Emily (Emma ) Healy on her acceptance to Mead Lombard Theological School, the Unitarian seminary in Chicago. Emma moved back to her home of origin outside Chicago last summer to accept a position teaching Sociology at Elgin Community College. Emma remains involved with King's Chapel through our virtual programs, and will soon be offering us a talk on Pilgrimage, our Lenten theme. Emma has walked several portions of the Camino de Santiago over a number of years.
We rejoice with Ray Hardin and Amy Meyer who celebrated their birthdays last weekend, and Ned Wight who celebrated last week! Let's all sing loudly enough that they all hear us!
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Please consider a stewardship offering as together we build King’s Chapel’s beloved community. Your support is greatly appreciated; please click below to make a gift today!
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The King's Chapel Prayer Circle, led by Cynthia Perkins, stands ready to pray for any who request it, in complete confidence.
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In the love of truth, and the spirit of Jesus Christ,
we unite for the worship of God
and the service of all.
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