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Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, February 9, 2023
There's so much happening! Be sure to click view entire message at the bottom!
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Worship With Us | Sunday, February 12 | |
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Scripture Readings: Psalm 119: 1-8
First Lesson: Sirach 15: 15-20 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9
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Morning Light
Worship 9:00 AM
In person at 64 Beacon Street and on Zoom at 9:00 AM. Doors open at 8:45 AM.
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Morning Prayer
Worship 11:00 AM
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
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From the Minister
I went to seminary while our two children were in college. Paying three tuitions simultaneously was a challenge, so my husband Bob and I decided to sell our home. We down-sized, repainted,
rearranged furniture and held the open houses. On the night that purchasers’ bids were due, our real estate agent sat with us at the kitchen table, ready to receive offers, negotiate and make decisions. She knew the drill. Click here to read more.
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From the Bench
We open this Sunday with a little Pinkham preview/teaser of what's coming up on February 26. Emily Bieber-Harris will sing Three Songs from Ecclesiastes.
The choir will observe that the Epiphany season is coming to an end with one final cheer for the three kings, in Jacob Handl's Renaissance motet Ab oriente. They will also sing A Beautiful Thing by Jane Marshall, a grand old lady of American choral music who passed away at the age of 95 in 2019. And you will hear William Dawson's rousing arrangement of the spiritual Soon Ah Will Be Done.
We close with another bit of Pinkham from his organ cycle The Book of Hours, inspired by monastic prayer life.
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Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
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In January we welcomed four new members to King's Chapel! We are so grateful they have joined us, and we will use this space to introduce them each week.
Meg Perkins Ames lives in Brookline with her husband, Rick, their two cats, Vernon & James, and dog, Lulu, and is a Nurse Practitioner doing primary care at Boston Medical Center. They have two grown daughters and are expecting their first grandchild in March or April! Meg has a long-time relationship with King’s Chapel, not least of which is that her Dad, Dick Perkins, married her stepmother, Cynthia Perkins, at King’s Chapel many years ago!
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Discussion of Regie Gibson's Work
Monday, February 13 at 6:00 PM via Zo0m
Join Kent Wittenburg and David Waters to discuss some some poetry and recorded performances of Regie Gibson. Materials will be distributed by the coordinators in advance. Please register for Zoom and email kentwitt@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
Reading/Performance by Regie Gibson
Sunday, February 19 at 1:00 PM, In-Person at the Parish House, 64 Beacon Street, and Live via Zoom
Come join Regie Gibson for an afternoon of story, spoken word poetry, music and song. There is no charge for this event, but registration in advance is required. Light refreshments will be provided at 12:30 PM, prior to the start of the performance.
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Pinkham 100: Songs for Solo Voice and Organ
Sunday, February 26 at 5:00 PM
Our next Sunday concert takes place on February 26 at 5:00 PM, when choir members Emily Bieber-Harris, Brian Church, Jaya Lakshminarayanan, Alison LaRosa, Dan Perry, and Mary Sears will offer examples from Daniel Pinkham’s extensive catalog of solo songs, accompanied by Heinrich on the organ.
Advance tickets on sale here.
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Trip to Transylvania Timetable
The countdown for the trip to Transylvania has begun. It’s only 118 days until departure! The trip is scheduled for June 7-17 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania with an optional three-day extension in Budapest,
Hungary. A traveler’s guide is currently in production containing comprehensive information about the country, the people, and travel details. Click here to learn more.
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Annual Shrove Pancake Sunday Breakfast Sunday, February 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Parish House, 64 Beacon St.
The King’s Chapel tradition is to gather on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday at the parish house, where children and their parents make pancakes. We invite the congregation to join us for the meal. It's an informal, fun event. If you expect to attend, please let us know, by contacting Laura@kings-chapel.org.
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Bistro 64: Mardi Gras
Tuesday, February 21 | 6:30 PM
Bistro 64 in 2023 kicks off with a festive "Mardi Gras" dinner on Tuesday, February 21 at the Parish House. We celebrate this occasion - also known as "Fat Tuesday" - with sumptuous creole cuisine. Don your favorite mask and get ready for a fun evening.
Please select a dish to bring, either an appetizer, salad, or side dish. Or, you may provide a beverage of your choosing. Prepare your dish at home or make it in the Parish House kitchen starting at 5 pm. To RSVP with the dish you are making, send an email to co-chairs Anne Sexton (annewsexton1@gmail.com) or Gregg Sorensen (gds1960@yahoo.com). We look forward to getting together with you!
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Volunteers needed for Ash Wednesday imposition of ashes
Wednesday, February 22
On Ash Wednesday, we will again be offering the imposition of ashes in front of King's Chapel to those passing by. Volunteers are needed to assist David Waters, and there are slots available before, during, and after our noontime service.
Please e-mail Laura at laura@kings-chapel.org to sign up.
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Living Lent: Scarcity or Abundance?
Book Group
Mondays in Lent, February 27 - April 3 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
On Mondays during Lent, join your clergy to discuss scripture, poetry, and prose as we explore our theme, "Living Lent: Scarcity or Abundance?" The book we'll follow is Between Midnight and Dawn: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Lent, Holy Week, and Eastertide. Each week you will be offered a literature selection, a poem or story to savor or wonder about. Authors are both classic and contemporary, from Fyodor Dostoevsky and George Herbert to Tania Runyan.
There will be 10 copies of the book available at the Parish House library; let Lin Nulman, our office assistant, know if you'd like to borrow one. It is also available on the web for purchase, new or used ($6 to $19). Please register here to participate.
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History Program February Hours
Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm
Sunday 1:30-4pm (self-guided only)
February School Vacation Week
Join the History Program February 20-25th for a special week celebrating our Revere & Son bell. As the bell celebrates 207 years at King's Chapel, we will have special activities, fun facts, and daily bell ringing. From Monday-Saturday, all General Admission will include hourly trips to the belfry to see the bell!
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2023 Budget Approved!
Thank you to all who participated in our Annual Budget Meeting! Our Treasurer, Dorie Seavey, presented the final report for 2022, one which represented an amazing journey fueled by the appeal of our Stewardship Committee – Alison La Rosa, Michael Bergeron, and Gregg Sorensen – and you, the members and friends of King’s Chapel who responded with gusto! Click here to read more.
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Parish Events This Coming Week | |
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Tuesday Recital
February 14, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next week’s Tuesday recital features another part of the ongoing Pinkham Centennial Celebration as Michael Calmès, longtime tenor extraordinaire in our choir under Dan's directorship, will offer A Pinkham Valentine.
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Theology on Tap
Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 PM
In-person and via Zoom
Join David Waters and others, as we look forward to the Lenten season, asking what this season of “springtime” might have in store for us this year. Do we imagine Lent as a time of scarcity or abundance? How will we observe Lent with intention this year? Click HERE to register.
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Weekly Thursday Coffee
Thursdays, 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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"We Weep With Those Who Weep, And Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice" ~Romans 12:15 | |
UUSC Response to the Earthquake Impacting Turkey and Syria
Our hearts go out to the people of Turkey and Syria as they face the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. In light of this, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) suggests ways of responding. We stand in prayer and support of all those who suffer.
We pray for all those who are suffering with COVID recently: Cynthia Perkins, Anne Sexton, Ray Hardin and Betty Lykins. May God's healing strength be known to you, now and always. May you return to us soon, healthy and whole.
We rejoice with all those who are having birthdays this month, including Ray Hardin, Amy Meyer, Cliff Allen, Amanda Cegielski and Christine Bergstrom. We celebrate with you in our hearts! You bless our community. We'd love to wish everyone blessings on their special days, and will do so if you let us know!
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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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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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