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Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, August 24, 2023
There's so much happening! Be sure to click view entire message at the bottom!
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Worship With Us | Sunday, August 27 | |
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Scripture Readings: Psalm 138
First Lesson: Romans 12: 2- 8 Second Lesson: Matthew 16: 13-20
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Morning Light
Worship 9:00 AM
Sunday
On Zoom ONLY, at 9:00 AM.
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Morning Prayer
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 Amy Meyer
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From the Minister
It’s complex. What does it mean when we say we want to live “our faith,” not just espouse principles. What is your “faith” and does it change how you act?
Many think the definition of “faith” is simple, but at King’s Chapel we don’t give an easy answer. Complexity can be frustrating or even in some eyes “heretical.” But I think complexity is also life-giving. Searching for truth that resonates deeply keeps us curious and open. We climb up to the attic again to throw out useless clutter, to stumble on new things, or to re-discover a forgotten thing that that now glitters with significance.
Author John Dominic Crossan says, “Don’t tell me whether you believe in ‘God’ or not. Tell me about the ‘God’ you don’t believe in. I may not believe in that ‘God’ either!” Jesus asked his friends, “Who do you say I am?” Time to climb up the attic ladder again.
Joy
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From the Bench
Emily Bieber-Harris is the soloist this Sunday and will treat you to an aria from Handel's Ode to St. Cecilia as well as a Mozart concert aria. Heinrich will play works by J.C. Kittel, as well as Amy Beach's Prelude on an Old Folk Tune.
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Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
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Nell Borgeson Memorial Service
Sunday, August 27, 2:00- 4:00 PM
Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
On Sunday, August 27th, 2:00- 4:00 PM, the Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for longtime member Nell Borgeson will take place in the Little Chapel, where Nell, her husband Gregg Borgeson, and several of their six children often worshipped. A reception will follow in the Parish House parlor or garden. Both sites are accessed through 64 Beacon St.
Condolences can be sent to Gregg Borgeson at 50 Pinckney St. Boston, 02114; he will also forward to the children notes for them. Nell’s obituary is found here.
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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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Life at 63-64 Beacon Street
By the end of this weekend, at 63-64 Beacon Street, we will have hosted a BBQ in our Garden and introduced Cheryl Sullivan. We will have baptized a baby, held a retreat, and offered a memorial service. Kitchen cabinets will have arrived, appliances have been ordered, and a floor refinished. Our fifth floor will have been cleaned, new carpet laid, and our new Assistant Minister will have moved into their new apartment. And in ten days we’ll host a wedding. Thanks to the many, many hands making all this possible at the parish house, Little Chapel and parsonage this week.
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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 chapel 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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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.)
The History Program will be open by (much appreciated) donation to celebrate Labor Day Weekend, August 31- Sept. 4. September open hours will then be 10:00AM- 5:00PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Guided tours continue on their usual schedule and ticket prices, with self-guided Sanctuary tours available throughout those days.
August 21 (1754) marked the completion and opening of the Georgian chapel, just five years after the laying of the cornerstone. This week makes 269 years that the King's Chapel congregation has called the stone chapel its Spiritual Home.
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Parish Events This Coming Week | |
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Tuesday Recital
August 29, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next week's Tuesday Recital features organist Rhonda Sider Edgington playing Böhm, Muffat, and Sandresky on the C.B. Fisk Organ.
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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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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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