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This Sunday's Guest Preacher Tina Chéry,
President and Founder, Mother's Day March for Peace, and Louis Brown Peace Institute, Boston
In 1993, Boston teenager Louis Brown was killed, caught in the crossfire of a gang shootout while on his way to a Teens Against Gang Violence meeting. Louis, a Boston school student at West Roxbury High, had said that he wanted to be the first African American U.S. President, and to work for peace, to change the image Americans had of young black men. Through his mother, Tina Chéry, and the Louis Brown Peace Foundation, which Louis' grieving parents established in his name, Louis' cause of peace goes forward in Boston, and now nationally. Ms. Chéry and her organization support other families and victims of violence, and promote violence prevention through peace curriculum used in the public schools, at all levels. Last year alone, 1000 children studied it. In May 2014, King's Chapel members Denton Crews, Kathe German, and Emanuel and Carol Genovese, marched in the Mother's Day March Against Violence, and reported to us all the profound effect of talking and marching with thousands of adults and children from all over Boston and its suburbs, on a Sunday morning, through Roxbury and Dorchester. For more information, http://ldbpeaceinstitute.org/
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King's Chapel at the Patriots Victory Parade
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"The soundtrack was AC/DC and Stevie Wonder, New Year's air horns and rasping throats and the peeling bells of King's Chapel." -Boston Globe, February 5, 2015
This Wednesday, King's Chapel greeted the New England Patriots as they paraded down Tremont Street in victory. Our Paul Revere bell rang throughout the entire duration of the parade-exciting fans and grabbing the attention of players aboard the Duck Boats.
Along with our celebration, King's Chapel joined other religious communities along the parade route in displaying #BostonWarm signs as an effort to raise awareness of the crisis facing Boston's homeless community.
Special thanks to Todd Lee, John Bowman, Simon Pilecki, Bill Kuttner & Friends for helping to keep King's Chapel safe, fun, and festive!
Here are some highlights of the parade |
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UPCOMING Adult Religious Education Events:
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.
Rescheduled AGAIN for Thursday February 12, 7:15 pm at the Parish House:
We'll talk about King's Chapel's first century and the transition to unitarianism, drawing from two excellent, short books, written by members of King's Chapel: Journey Towards Independence, 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. Journey Toward Independence , originally given as a Minns Lecture, is available as a PDF on the Minns Committee Website. Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee.
Wednesday, March 11, 7:15 pm at the Parish House. An overview and discussion of European Unitarianism, also sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee.
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Seraphim Singers concert with Heinrich Christensen on February 8th CANCELLED, February 13th concert to go on!
King's Chapel Music Director and organist Heinrich Christensen will perform in concert with The Seraphim Singers on Friday, Feb. 13th at 8pm at St. Cecilia's Parish (18 Belvidere St., Boston). "'For heaven is a different thing': Choral Settings of Sacred Poetry" features a world premiere by Boston composer Richard J. Clark, a U.S. premiere by Norwegian composer Jon Lautvik, and exquisite settings of poetry by John Donne, George Herbert, Jones Very and more by Gerald Finzi, Hildegard von Bingen, Carson Cooman, James Woodman, and others. Tickets are $15-20; visit www.seraphimsingers.org for more information.
Please note that the Sunday, Feb. 8th concert at First Church Cambridge has been cancelled due to the impending weather.
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| February 15 - Churchwide Pancake Breakfast Hosted by Our Children's Ministries - at the Parish House before Morning Prayer, 9:30 - 10:30 AM. $5 |
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WANTED: Videographer/ Camera volunteer for recording Sunday Sermons
Since last Fall, King's Chapel has benefited from the regular volunteer work of Bill Sears in recording the sermons on Sundays for use on our website and YouTube channel. Thank you, Bill!!
We are now looking to build out the team. If you are interested in bringing your skills to this important outreach effort, please contact the Parish Administrator: administrator@kings-chapel.org |
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Sunday February 8th
- Anne Sexton, Head Usher
- Richard Weeks, Usher in Charge
- David Wheeler, Julie Hyde, & Gregg Sorensen, Ushers
- Amy Meyer & Carol Genovese, Lectors
- Hallie Speight, Volunteer Guide
- Julie Hyde, Hospitality
- Carolyn Conley, Verger
The Readings:
- 147:1-11, 20c
- Old Testament; Isaiah 40:21-31
- New Testament: Mark 1:29-39
The flowers on the communion table are given in loving memory of Agda Maria Soderberg by Sylvia Soderberg and Amy Soderberg Nichols.
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On Sunday February 8th, all donations not designated for the King's Chapel Annual Appeal will be given to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
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By Heinrich Christensen
This Sunday, kick-off will be Mendelssohn's Prelude in c minor, and the final touchdown will be the corresponding Fugue. For our Introit, Heinrich has written a setting of selected verses from our Isaiah reading, "Have You Not Known."Isaiah's conclusion is:
40:31 but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
- which inspires our motet, Mendelssohn's "I Waited for the Lord." The offertory is the Bach motet "Ich Lasse dich nicht", recalling Joy's memorable fall sermon on Jacob wrestling with the Angel.
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Tuesday, February 10th
at 12:15 pm
Carol Lewis, viola da gamba
"Pour Viole Seule"
Works by Marais, Abel, de Machy |
Dear Friends,
This past Sunday, the church school gathered to hear the story of the Parable of the Good Shepherd. As Rev. Shawn reminded us during our prayer time in early worship, there are many names and identities for God: God our Mother, our Father, Redeemer, Liberator, etc. The image of God the Good Shepherd is an important one, I think, because it reminds us of God's unconditionally open arms. God cares for us, feeds us, and seeks us out when we are lost. May God our shepherd continue to guide you through life schedules, snowy commutes, and joy and struggle in community. Blessings, Eva Englert Church School Director Photo: Church schoolers make sheep out of marshmallows and toothpicks.
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Upcoming Church School Events/Things to Note:
Feb. 15:
Church-Wide Pancake Breakfast Celebration
9:00-10:30am
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 Early Worship at 9:00 at the Parish House, followed by pancakes from 9:30-10:30. The event is sponsored by the church school, but is for the whole congregation to be a part of.
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!
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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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Flower Dedication Dates Avaiable
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| Starting in April, King's Chapel has several dates open to those who wish to have a flower arrangement placed on the chancel, either in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a joyous event. For those interested in making a dedication, along with more information on the specific dates and prices, please contact Simon at the Parish House (Simon@kings-chapel.org/617-227-2155). |
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