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Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Worship With Us | Sunday, August 13 | |
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Scripture Readings: Psalm 68: 1-10
First Lesson: Exodus 14: 19-31 Second Lesson: Matthew 13: 22-33
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Morning Light
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Rali Weaver
Worship 9:00 AM
Sunday
On Zoom ONLY, at 9:00 AM.
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Morning Prayer
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Rali Weaver
Worship 11:00 AM Sunday
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Coffee Hour to follow, kindly hosted by Sylvia Soderberg
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From the Minister
I am so happy to be joining you for Morning Light and Morning Prayer one last time this summer.
This week's scripture lesson tells of Jesus's miracle of walking on the water. It is juxtaposed in our lectionary with the story of Moses opening the waters. In worship, we will explore the purpose of miracles relating to water and how water can have both a spiritually nourishing and challenging part in our lives.
The Rev. Rali Weaver
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From the Bench
Our opening hymn, O God, Our Help in Ages Past, determined this Sunday’s organ voluntaries, Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in E Flat Major. The Fugue is often nicknamed St. Anne, as it mirrors the opening phrase of the hymn tune.
Our soloist Jaya Lakshminarayanan will offer a prayer by Romantic German composer Luise Adolpha Le Beau, a student of Josef Rheinberger, as well as the spiritual Stand by Me.
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Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
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Workshop on Gender, Theology and Pronouns
Wednesdays, Aug 30 & Sept 20, 6:00- 7:30 PM, on Zoom.
How can we make sure we, as a community, are welcoming to trans and gender-nonconforming people? How do our ideas of gender affect our faith? On Wednesdays August 30 and September 20, the Adult Religious Education Committee is hosting "Gender, Theology, and Pronouns" a two-part workshop from 6:00- 7:30 PM on Zoom. Amanda Pickett and Tim Nelson-Hoy will share information and hold space for discussion about the use of pronouns, and how ideas of gender affect our relationship with each other, and with God.
Participants are urged to attend both sessions, but it is not required. For further information, contact Tim Nelson-Hoy at tim.c.nh@gmail.com. Please register in advance with either Tim or Laura Zeugner, laura@kings-chapel.org.
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Final Summer BBQ
Monday, August 21
6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Parish House Garden
The BBQs are potluck picnics, and we ask that you bring beverages, a salad, or a dessert to share, if possible. The Fallons will provide the hamburgers, veggie burgers, sausages and hot dogs.
Please RSVP to Laura to let her know you're coming and what you will bring.
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Joy’s Schedule
Rev. Joy Fallon will be on vacation for two weeks with her mother in western New York, August 4-18. If you need pastoral help during that time, please contact either Laura Zeugner or our new Director of Administration and Finance, Cheryl Sullivan. Both know how to reach Rev. Fallon. Rev. Fallon will arrive home in time to host our next BBQ on Monday, August 21 at the Parish House Garden.
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COVID’s Ticking Back Up
As the local news reports, COVID cases are increasing again in our area, and we've had cases in our community recently. We’ll continue to be careful, and you are encouraged to wear a mask while inside at the parish house or at worship, if you choose. Whenever possible, we’ll take advantage of our wonderful outdoor spaces to reduce the risk of transmission. Blessings for good health to you all.
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Chapel Reminder!
A reminder to everyone worshipping or visiting at the Chapel: the tap water is not potable. It may be used for washing, but is NOT recommended for drinking. The Vestry has a water cooler and often bottled water for your use. The verger keeps bottled water in the front vestibule during services, as well.
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In August we continue to be open to share the chapel and its history with visitors 7 days a week! Our hours are Sunday 1:30-5:00 PM, and Monday- Saturday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM. (On Tuesdays, History Program closes from 11:15 AM- 1:30 PM for the midday recital, to which all are welcome.) Guided tours continue on their usual schedule and ticket prices, now including Sunday afternoon tours.
August 11 is the anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the beautiful Georgian chapel in 1749. Glance at the plaque above the front doors commemorating the cornerstone this week, and imagine the special occasion that must have been.
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Parish Events This Coming Week | |
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Tuesday Recital
August 15, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next week’s Tuesday recital features Jeff Johnson, who is that rarest of beasts, an organist and also a Lutheran minister. He promises to play Bach, Handel, and Bovet on the C.B. Fisk organ, but maybe he will throw in a sermon for the encore!
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Virtual Bible Study
Wednesdays, 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
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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Sunday: Sandwiches, Sharing, and Song
On Sunday, August 6th, Ciael Hills, Will, Halle, and Allen Speight, and Carol and Emanuel Genovese gathered to make sandwiches for our neighbors at common cathedral. Later that morning, they and Tim Nelson-Hoy joined our neighbors for their outdoor worship service on Boston Common. And what a service it was, as this past Sunday was the installation of Tamar Wasoian, and her first common cathedral as an ordained minister!
At Tamar's request, Tim offered a moving The Lord's my Shepherd in his strong, clear voice, as soloist and songleader. There was also a beautiful rendition of the Lord's Prayer in Armenian.
Tamar mentioned that she had specifically chosen to be installed on a Sunday when King's Chapel would visit, since we are so familiar with common cathedral's service and would know what to do.
We congratulate Tamar on her ordination and installation, and send our most heartfelt gratitude at being included in this milestone!
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We rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep ~ Romans 12:15 | |
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Message from Jennifer Kronstain
I wanted to write and thank everyone for their kind outreach as my family and I mourn the passing of my mom, Susan. I am flattered and appreciative. She would be extraordinarily touched at your support of us and thankful for the prayers you’ve shared. I sign this on behalf of us all, with gratitude and love, Jennifer, Melissa and Larry.
The obituary can be read here: https://www.williamsbergeykoffel.com/obituary/susan-kronstain.
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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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