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This Sunday's Guest Preacher: Theresa Cooney O'Hara
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Theresa O'Hara has worked at King's Chapel for seven years in various capacities, and is currently the head of the historical guide staff for the Chapel's Freedom Trail Program. She is a doctoral candidate at Boston University in the Graduate Division of Religious Studies focusing on political theory and political theology. Her area of research broadly includes Church-state relations, sovereignty, dictatorship, theology and legal theory, freedom, order and authority through the lenses of both modernist and anti-modernist movements and thinkers. She holds a B.A. in theology and political science from Georgetown University (2006) and a MTS from Harvard Divinity School (2008). In addition to being an instructor for religion department classes at BU, Theresa also currently serves as the graduate student assistant for the Program in Scripture and the Arts at BU and previously worked at the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies.
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Pastoral Vacation and Study Leave
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Reverend Fallon will be on vacation and study leave for the month of August and will return on Tuesday, September 2nd. If you need assistance in the interim, please contact Julina Rundberg, Parish Administrator, julina@kings-chapel.org, or Cliff Allen, senior elected lay leader of the church, allencliff47@verizon.net. Both Julina and Cliff will be able to contact Joy in the event of a pastoral emergency.
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Celebrate Homecoming Sunday, September 21st
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Join our new and old friends at King's Chapel for our annual Homecoming Worship Service and Luncheon at the Parish House. We look forward to seeing everyone there. For questions about the luncheon, contact Anne Sexton, Chair of Hospitality. |
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On Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 PM our King's Chapel altos, C. Heather HOLLAND and Mindy HINKEL will be at it again channeling the BROADS OF BROADWAY with Heinrich Christensen and Brett Hinkel on the keys, plus special guests! Don't miss the fourth annual installment of the Alto Extravaganza cabaret to benefit the King's Chapel Concert Series! Free-will offering at the door and, as always, expect shameless solicitation throughout the show!
Facebook event posting can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/278140995724142/?source=1 |
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Labyrinth Walk and Potluck Lunch at the Perkinses, Saturday September 27th, 10:30am-1:30pm
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Come for a quiet, meditative walk in the Labyrinth that Cynthia and Dick Perkins have built on their beautiful property in Stow, about 45" from KC. Labyrinths are ancient contemplative settings, and unlike a maze, you cannot get lost. Rather, the object is to mindfully follow the one path, and it always leads to the Center where you may find an answer, where you may find you leave a worry behind.
RSVP to Cynthia Perkins, cbhperkins@earthlink.net. Let her know what you'd like to bring for lunch, and whether you can offer a ride or need one. We'll arrange carpools. |
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Spiritual Journeys Coming this Fall
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Led by Senior Minister, the Rev. Joy Fallon
October and November, 8 sessions
An opportunity to explore your own spiritual journey, using easy writing prompts and sharing experience with a small group in a confidential setting. More information is available our website HERE. Please inform the Parish House (or 617-227-2155) if you are interested, as the course will be offered to accommodate the schedules of those who wish to enroll. (Joy is on vacation and study leave until September). |
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Community Action Committee: Upcoming Service/Learning Opportunities
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| When was the last time you did some hands-on volunteer service? As we enjoy a relaxing summer, perhaps you'll think about making a commitment now to a few hours of active service in September. Active service helps us learn and refreshes our spirits, different from giving money or service to our own church or personal interests. CAC currently has two opportunities for your consideration: |
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Habitat for Humanity build in Boston
Saturday, September 13, approx. 9-3:30
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| What could be more rewarding than helping a family build their own home? No special skills are required beyond willingness and the ability to follow directions. This is all about helping, being part of a project with a very tangible result, a home for someone who needs it. There is a fee of $40 per participant for materials (please inquire about a "scholarship" if you need it). Contact Peter Sexton to commit (and pay up!) NOW... so you won't be tempted to put this off until your fall schedule gets booked up, and then you can't do it. |
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Joint program of UU Urban Ministry and Islamic Society of Boston: Sunday, September 28, 2-4:30
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This event includes visits to both the UUUM's First Church/Roxbury and the new mosque at Roxbury Crossing, the largest mosque in New England. Learn how these neighboring faith communities... UUs and Muslims... put their faith into action in the city, and how we can help to foster interfaith dialogue.
Need encouragement? Contact Amy Meyer, CAC chair (amymeyerw@comcast.net; 617 523-3780). |
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Alden Palermo Memorial Build-Cape Town, South Africa
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| Peter Sexton is leading a Habitat for Humanity Global Village build to Cape Town, South Africa starting May 22, 2015. This build is being dedicated to the memory of Alden Palermo who tragically passed away recently. Five members of the King's Chapel community are participating in this activity. As we go to press there are 2 unfilled positions on the team. If you have any interest, please contact Peter Sexton, petersexton@alum.mit.edu or 781 383-9028. |
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SUNDAY AUGUST 24
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Theresa Cooney O'Hara, preacher
- William Kuttner, Lay Reader
- Anne Sexton, Head Usher
- Charles Perry, Usher-In-Charge
- Judy Luca, Paul Luca, and Marie Wells, Ushers
- Marie Wells, Volunteer Guide
- Denise Konicek, Soloist
The lesson is Matthew 16:13-20.WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2712:15 p.m. Midweek Prayer
Julina Rundberg, guest preacher.
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Second Sundays Special Collection
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More information about the organization supported by the Community Action Committee's special collection on Sunday September 14th coming soon!
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| Join us next Tuesday, August 26, as the Quilisma Consort featuring tenor Elijah Hopkin perform music of the 15th and 16th centuries from Germany and Austria. |
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Concert Series: Northern Harmony, Sunday September 25th
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From Renaissance through American shape-note singing to contemporary works, and ranging geographically from South Africa to the Balkans, hear these 15 remarkable young singers just before they embark on their 16th European tour. Northern Harmony will kick off the King's Chapel Concert series this year on Sunday, September 14th. Adam Simon, a member of theh King's Chapel choir, also sings for Northern Harmony, which is known for its varied repetoire taken from cultures all over the world.
For more information, see their website HERE.
This year the King's Chapel concert series is trying something new. For the first time, you can now buy tickets in advance! Click HERE for the sales page for this concert
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Accessibility and Hearing Assists
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Our beautiful Georgian sanctuary designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754, has been lovingly maintained by the congregation since its completion. Some of the box pews have been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those who are wheelchair-bound to those pews.
Many of us have trouble hearing in our sanctuary, which does not have amplification. Small hearing devices are available; an usher also will be happy to provide one, and explain how they work.
The Book of Common Prayer According to the Use in King's Chapel is the cornerstone of worship at our 11 am Morning Prayer Services. Printed orders of service including hymns, Psalms, and responsive sections of the Prayer Book liturgy are available to facilitate participation in worship for everyone. |
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