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Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Worship With Us | Sunday, December 3 | |
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Scripture Readings: Psalm 80: 1- 7, 17- 19
First Lesson: Isaiah 64: 1- 9 Second Lesson: Mark 13: 24- 37
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Morning Light
Worship with Holy Communion, First Sunday of Advent 9:00 AM
In-person at 64 Beacon St. and on Zoom at 9:00 AM.
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Morning Prayer
Worship with Holy Communion, First Sunday of Advent 11:00 AM
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed.. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Coffee hour to follow, kindly hosted by Stephen Fisher.
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From the Minister
This Sunday we begin Advent, the four week period before Christmas. I want a gentle, quiet night, with candles flickering, and the scent of pine. I get tragic wars, darkness that falls too early, and people huddled through the long night. I want children joyful in the fresh snow or wide-eyed with wonder at Christmas lights. I see children carried limp in a small shroud, and the little four year old hostage whose parents were killed last month. I’m anxious to see a baby birthed in a stable, but begin Advent with dire stories of the end of times.
Then it occurred to me: that’s the whole point of this season. Not a Hallmark card, but a small, vulnerable hope born right into our hardest times - in the middle of war, despair and cruelty. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has never overcome it.
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From the Bench
Our signature tune this Sunday will be the ancient Advent hymn Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland.
You will hear it in a set of variations by yet another centenarian, Austrian organist/composer Anton Heiller, who was a very influential teacher, including for several students from the New England Conservatory. He also visited here repeatedly and played some legendary performances, among others at Harvard University. The choir will sing a pretty straightforward setting by Andreas Raselius with the tenors taking the melody, as well as a Mass based on the tune, composed by Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer, who is often thought of as one of the precursors of J.S. Bach in his musical output.
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Greening of the Church
Saturday, Dec 2, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
It's that time of year again... time to grab our gloves and shears and help to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent season! Please join us on Dec 2 to help hang garlands and wreaths throughout the sanctuary, add greens to the outdoor planters, and place poinsettias on the windowsills. Fueled by coffee and donuts, you are guaranteed a wonderfully spirited, fun-filled start to the Advent season, whatever your age. E-mail Laura to let us know you will be there- the more the merrier, and the faster we finish the job!!!
Anne, Cathy, and Kathe
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Advent Crafts
Sunday, Dec 3, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
at the Parish House, 64 Beacon St.
Join us for ornament-making, cookie-decorating, and other fun seasonal crafts. For all ages- the more, the merrier!
RSVPs appreciated: please email Rev. Sam Holland.
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Advent Book Group
Mondays during Advent starting Dec 4
6:00 PM via Zoom
Joy and Sam will lead our community in weekly Advent reflections via Zoom on Monday evenings. As you desire, please plan to obtain All I Really Want by Quinn G. Caldwell, available here:
https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781426790171/
We have ordered 15 copies which are available to pick up at the Parish House. The reflections will take you through Advent and into the season of Christmastide. Register to attend here.
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Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, Dec 6, 6:00 PM at King's Chapel
King’s Chapel offers a “Blue Christmas” service for any of us who find ourselves "blue" as the holidays approach. To be sad, troubled, or grieving at any time is hard; when everyone else seems to be celebrating, the season can feel especially lonely. Please join us for this quiet, candlelight service offering empathy and peace. All are welcome.
This service will be in person and will be livestreamed from our website.
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Celebrate the Season!
Annual Milk Punch Luncheon
Sunday, Dec 17, 12:30 PM at the Parish House
Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at King's Chapel's annual Milk Punch Luncheon after Morning Prayer. Enjoy a sumptuous luncheon and raise a glass of King's Chapel's popular milk punch (with or without spirits). During the festivities, hear your favorite Christmas carols, and play a game organized by Amanda Cegielski.
Please RSVP to Laura. Main dishes will be provided. If you would like to contribute a salad, side dish, or dessert, or would like to help out, please reach out to Gregg Sorensen, 617-519-5564 or gds1960@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you!
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Parish Events This Coming Week | |
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Tuesday Recital
Dec 5, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next Tuesday, we are diving into the holiday music with a visit from the A-No-Ne Trio, who will offer their own unique and very groovy take on some favorite carols.
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Virtual Bible Study
Wednesday, Dec 6, 6:15 PM on Zoom
Join us for our weekly lectionary-based Bible study, beginning at 6:15 PM.
Contact Tim to register.
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Weekly Thursday Coffee
Thursday, Dec 7, 11:00 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. Please note new start-time: 11:00 AM!
Register here to join.
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Sunday Concert Series: "Music, She Wrote" Part I
On Sunday, November 26, our amazing organist, Heinrich Christensen, gave us a characteristically virtuosic and uncommonly interesting performance of work by eight different female composers, most of whom have been under-recognized until recently. “Music She Wrote” Part II will be offered on
January 28, and will consist of more work by women composers, sung by the King’s Chapel Choir. Please mark your calendar!
And if you’re a fan and have not yet done so, please consider an end-of-the-year contribution to the King’s Chapel Concert Series, to help us continue to make wonderful music available to our community and beyond.
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King's Chapel Prayer Circle | |
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The King's Chapel Prayer Circle is a group of individuals including our ministers, who offer prayers for any who request it, and always in complete confidence. The group is facilitated by Cynthia Perkins. To request prayers please contact Joy (joy@kings-chapel.org) or Cynthia (prayerrequest@kings-chapel.org).
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King's Chapel Stewardship | |
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You are invited to show your love for King's Chapel with a gift to the 2023 Stewardship campaign! Every gift ensures that King's Chapel can continue to meet the spiritual needs of our beloved community and is greatly appreciated. Visit kings-chapel.org/stewardship for more information and to make your gift or pledge today - thank you!
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In the love of truth and in the spirit of Jesus Christ,
we unite for the worship of God
and the service of all.
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