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Paul and Judy Luca will be taking the lead on this year's great UN-greening of the church. It's half the work and twice as fast, so don't miss out!
Volunteers will meet at the church at 2pm this Saturday January 10th to lower, sort, bag and store the greens. All are welcome and encouraged to help care for our church in this new year! |
Your last chance for Christmas Carols!
This Sunday, we extend the Christmas season, singing beautiful carols, and hearing our choir fill us with seasonal joy. The songs are about things we're longing for, looking for: these fit for the beginning of a new year, too.
Come be with us, and gain warmth in the winter.
--Joy
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WE MADE THE APPEAL GOAL - FIRST TIME IN YEARS
Your Generosity and the Leadership Effort Got the Job Done
The Goal was $172,000, voted as a part of approving last year's Annual Budget. Friday, January 2, 2015, after depositing the most recent contributions, the 2014 Annual Appeal had in the bank or accounted for, a total of $172,072!
STRENGTH AND COMMITMENT SHOWN
With still a little more 2014 stewardship reported to be on the way, we - the Members and Friends of King's Chapel - have well and truly fulfilled our commitment to each other for the Society's part in funding the programs, ministers and staff of our church.
2015 BUDGET INDICATOR
The Fiscal Affairs Committee, working with the Ministers, Trustees and Leadership, has begun drawing up our next budget. Now, in addition to the positive response to the continuing and new programs described in last fall's On Our Way, Together, the 2014 Appeal result has given the budget committee an additional indicator upon which to base its predictions for 2015.
2015 ANNUAL APPEAL
While contributions for the 2015 Appeal have already begun coming in, the formal Appeal drive is not anticipated to begin until a little later this winter. But never fear, your 2015 Annual Appeal will soon offer you ways to show the active stewardship expected of all members, as well as begin the spiritual rewards accruing from intentional generosity.
GRATITUDE AND PRIDE
Thanks to you all. We all can take pride in the success of the 2014 Annual Appeal.
Cheers and Blessings,
Todd Lee and Karen C. C. Dalton
Co-chairs, 2014 and pro-tem 2015 Annual Appeal Committees
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Retreat: Quiet and Reflection to Start the Year
Late Afternoon, Friday January 16 - Morning, Sunday January 18
Come for a short time away, to start the year.
Joy Fallon will lead our annual retreat, with quiet ways of thinking about where you are on your spiritual journey. We gather on Friday night for a warm, simple dinner and brief introductions. On Saturday after breakfast we'll hold two sessions in the living room, and you'll have time to reflect in the way that works best for you: by writing or work with art supplies; taking a long walk in the woods or at the nearby ocean beach; napping or talking quietly. We'll come back together to share thoughts and learn from one another in small groups; some of us will only want to listen. All sessions are easy-going and optional.
During the day and evening, you also can attend worship services at the simple Benedictine Chapel on the grounds, or walk the labyrinth. The rooms in the lovely rambling retreat house are mostly singles. Sunday morning we conclude after breakfast, and return to Boston in time for Morning Prayer, if you want.
Cost is $130 for the weekend, including all meals; scholarships are available by speaking to Joy or Betsy. Rides are also easily made available if you don't want to drive.
Location: Glastonbury Abbey in Cohasset.
Dates: January 16-18
Times: Arrive between 4 and 6 PM Friday; Depart Sunday morning after Breakfast.
Registration forms for the retreat are now available HERE.
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Theology on Tap
Third Wednesdays, Starting January 21st
Believer. Non-Believer. Confident. Curious. Join us for a lively theological discussion in a relaxed setting. On January 21st we will discuss The Trinity (or lack thereof!) over finger food. Anyone over 21 is welcome to join and purchase their own beverage. We will meet at Emmets Irish Pub [6 Beacon Street, Boston MA].
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King's Chapel Concert Series presents Americana II: Taking Shape
Our January choir concert continues last season's survey of American choral music. This time, we set out to explore whether there is a uniquely American sound or even spirit to be found in music inspired by Old American Hymns.
The starting point are the Southern Harmony and Sacred Harp collections of the 19th century. You will hear both original tunes from these collections, as well as examples of how they have been reinvented by contemporary American composers both in stern minimalism and lush layering of choral harmonies. Along the way, we take detours to look at, among other things, the strong Minnesota choral music tradition, familiar from for instance St. Olaf College and their Christmas broadcasts. You will hear beloved Spirituals, folk songs such asShenandoah, Billy Joel's And So It Goes, as well as David del Tredici's gorgeous Acrostic Song from Final Alice, based on Lewis Carroll's poetry from Alice in Wonderland. We'll discover how the music and words of the Old American Hymns echo throughout all this music, and try to find out if it does in fact unify us all into one big American melting pot!
The concert will take place on Sunday, January 25, at 5 PM. Tickets now available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/796442 at a $5 discount ($15/10), or will be available at the door for $20/15. Parishioners and friends are cordially invited to a reception at the Parish House after the performance.
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Learning Our Past as We Look to Our Future - Hold the Dates
How did King's Chapel come to be so open in its Theology, and so rooted in the Prayer Book?
We'll be exploring these questions this spring - come and join us.
Sunday, January 25 - Sermon about the Early History of King's Chapel
My sermon will be based on two excellent, short books, written by members of King's Chapel:
Journey Towards Independence, written by Carl Scovel, Minister Emeritus, and Charles Forman; and
King's Chapel The First Century: 1686-1787, by Andre Mayer.
Both are available for those interested, by contacting the Parish House. The Journey Toward Independence, originally given as a Minns Lecture, will be available as a pdf on the Minns Committee Website soon.
Wednesday, January 28, 7:15 pm - Book Group Discussion on these two books,
sponsored by ARE , at the Parish House, 64 Beacon St.
Watch for other upcoming events in this series.
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Howard Turner Memorial Service
On Saturday, January 17, Carl Scovel and Shawn Fiedler will lead a memorial service celebrating the life of Howard Turner, who died in December. The family welcomes all of those at King's Chapel who remember Howard with great fondness. The service will be at the church at 11:00 am with a reception following at the Parish House.
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A Final Word About the Advent Backpack Homelessness Project
Tremendous thanks goes to our own Judy Luca, who organized and led our congregation in collecting supplies and backpacks in humble service to pockets of Boston's homeless community. We collected enough items to fill 28 bags for the Outdoor Church, 15 to On the Rise organization, and 10 to the Homeless Shelter for Veterans. Judy is still hoping to collect about 10 more to give to the Women's Lunch Place. If you'd still like to be a part of accomplishing this goal and extending our impact, donations are welcome!
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Keeping the homeless in mind on this very cold day...
This is a listing of the emergency services for homeless people who are sleeping outside in the negative degree weather, who either can't get to a shelter or don't know they can get to a shelter. The emergency number is 617-343-4911. The resource sheet from the Boston Public Health Commission can be found here:
http://bphc.org/whatwedo/homelessness/emergency-shelter-commission/Pages/Homeless-Resoureces-for-Extreme-Cold-Weather-Conditions.aspx
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SUNDAY JANUARY 11th
Rev. Joy Fallon, preacher
- Anne Sexton, Head Usher
- William Sears, Julie Hyde, & Gregg Sorensen, Ushers
- Mary Sullivan, Soloist
- Marie Wells, Lector
- Hallie Speight, Volunteer Guide
- Lee Glenn, Hospitality
- Carolyn Conley, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 29
- Old Testament: Isaiah Isaiah 55:1-13
- New Testament: Mark 1:4-11
The flowers on the communion table are given in thanksgiving for the blessing of grandmothers, Kathryn Weickert Christie, Elizabeth Eldridge Russ and Mary Bradley Langdon Kellogg, from Carolyn Russ and Christie Russ Kellogg.
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Second Sundays -- This SUNDAY
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On Sunday January 11th, all donations not designated for the King's Chapel Annual Appeal will be given to Horizons for Homeless Children.
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By Heinrich Christensen
This Sunday
will be the last hooray for Christmas and New Year's music. Heinrich will play settings of In dulci jubilo by Carson Cooman and Marcel Dupré, as well as Bach's festive New Year's chorale prelude, In dir ist Freude (In Thee is Gladness).
The choir will sing John Ireland's New Year Carol, as well as the Victorian carol See Amid the Winter's Snow by John Goss, and finally Leo Nestor's setting of the traditional Epiphany spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, featuring Gregg Sorensen on clarinet and former choir member, now Brunswick ME resident, Mary Sullivan as the soprano soloist.
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January 13, 12:15 pm
Handel & Haydn Society
Orchestra Members
String Quartets by Mozart
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"To find in ourselves what makes life worth living is risky business, for it means that once we know we must seek it. It also means that without it life will be valueless." -Marsha Sinetar, Ordinary People as Monks and Mystics
As Christmas trees make their way out the door and into (one hopes) mulch piles or compost receptacles, as decorations are put away and schedules begin to resume as they did before festivity and celebration, however large or small, we turn ourselves to the season of Epiphany and into a new calendar year. As Norman Shawchuck and Rueben P. Job write in their prayer book A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God, "Epiphany is the day and season in the church year when we patiently watch and listen as God is quietly revealed before us once again... Sometimes...we just don't see God in our everyday lives or in the events of our world. Epiphany gives us the time and the resources to watch, wait, listen, look, and anticipate the light, life, and truth of the Lord's presence in our midst."
I pray for God's presence, Emmanuel here among us again and always, to reveal what in ourselves, in each other, in our community, makes life meaningful. May God's strength be with us as we take risks in our movements this year.
God's Peace, Eva Englert
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Christmas Pageant THANKS!
I and all of the King's Chapel staff and community wish to express deepest thanks and gladness to all of you who participated in the King's Chapel Christmas Pageant. Thank you for filling the beautiful space of our city church with your voices, costumes, actions, and presences which told the beloved story of the Christ-child's birth.
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Upcoming Church School Events/Things to Note:
Jan. 18: MLK Sunday Worship, 9:45 am with Church School following (at the Parish House)
Feb. 15: Church Wide Pancake Breakfast
Come be a part of celebrating Shrove Tuesday (a couple days early!) or Mardi Gras, the celebration which precedes the season of Lent in our church calendar. We'll have a short early worship service at 9:00, followed by pancakes from 9:30-10:30. We are suggesting a donation of $5, to benefit homeless communities in Boston. Volunteers are needed to bring griddles and/or waffle irons, as well as to help cook the pancakes! The Church School staff will provide pancake batter, eggs, and syrup. Please contact Eva if you are interested in being a part of organizing this fun event!
Other upcoming events and notices will be posted in the upcoming weeks. A brochure with a complete list of spring activities and church school lessons, with additional information about our broader church community happenings, will be made available in the next 2 weeks.
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(more) News from the Parish
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Reflections on Advent Daily Prayer
For nearly four weeks something amazing happened at King's Chapel. Each morning a new face, an unfamiliar face, walked into King's Chapel. We welcomed visitors from all across the globe: from Shanghai to the Back Bay, from Halifax to Harvard Square. I had the remarkable privilege of meeting most of these newcomers. Many of them shared their stories with me-of why they walked into King's Chapel that morning. I heard stories bursting with thanksgivings-of a birth or of a resolved dispute. I have heard stories of sorrow-of dying loved ones or returning cancer. Everyday strangers came into our Chapel; trusting us with the most intimate prayers and stories found in their hearts. They leave King's Chapel changed-and by grace, we too, are forever changed. Enriched by an experience of prayerfully journeying to the thin place between heaven and earth. I am so grateful to our ushers and greeters who brought life to the corner of Tremont & School Streets this Advent season: Todd Lee, Carolyn Russ, Cathy Price, Sylvia Soderberg, Miguel Comez-Ibanez, Alecia Manning, Lark Palermo, Amy Myer, John Bowman, David Wheeler, Cliff Allen, Gene Clapp, Charles Perry, Judy Lucca, Heinrich Christensen, and Julina Rundberg. --Shawn
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Dear Friends:
I am writing to you to ask if you will join the hospitality committee as we embark on a project that will bring King's Chapel members and friends together, by neighborhood, so we can get to know each other better.
The idea is to have small intimate dinners, for eight people or more, that will encourage dinner table conversations. We hope dinners can be scheduled starting in February and March. If this idea appeals to you, either as a guest or host please reply to this email. You may also contact me directly with any questions you may have.
I do hope you will consider joining with us in this project. I can be reached at 781-383-9028. Warmly, |
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Wanted: Language Translators for King's Chapel Signs
180,000 people come to visit us at King's Chapel every year, many from foreign countries. While we do have self-guided tours available in several languages, currently all of our exterior signage is in English. Anyone arriving during hours we are closed or worshipping, if not proficient in English, often does not understand that they are either warmly invited to join us in worship, or encouraged to return at the time tours will begin again.
If you can speak and write Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Italian or French, and can help us devise more welcoming, useful signs for our many visitors, please contact Parish Administrator Julina Rundberg,julina@kings-chapel.org
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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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