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This Sunday we will read in the Letter of James, "...be doers of the word, and not merely hearers...". James is known for kicking up some dust. In the next chapter James tells us, "Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works." Christians have argued about these few phrases for centuries. Is the point of Christian discipleship to have faith alone or good works? Belief or action? Is it an either or? Is it a combination of the two? On Sunday we will explore the Letter of James, its call to the early Christians, and its call to us today.
-Shawn
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Please join us on Sunday, August 30th at 3:00 pm for a Hospitali-"TEA"!
Help us honor those who serve our beloved community in providing hospitality and perhaps learn how you might join in the fun!
Gregg will serve the tea and madeleines... Anne will serve up her famous strawberry scones... Mindy will offer strawberry mint libations... and homemade strawberry ice cream!
And we all will delight in each other's company and enjoy these last lazy days of summer as we celebrate HOSPITALI-"TEA"!
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Sunday, September 13th, 9:00am-Making Sandwiches for Common Cathedral
Common Cathedral is an outdoor church ministry that serves the homeless community of Boston. Common Cathedral worships on the Boston Common each Sunday, providing lunch to the homeless community after the service. King's Chapel will be making and serving approximately 150 sandwiches, snacks and drinks for September 13. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, please contact Judy Luca at judyg143@gmail.com
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Save the Date | Choral Evensong led by the King's Chapel Choir | September 13th 4:30PM
This ancient choral service of prayers and music has its roots in the Book of Common Prayer and Evening Prayer. Most of the music for this service is selected from the Coronation Service of Queen Elizabeth II--who will become the longest reigning British Monarch this September. The program will include traditional English music by Purcell, Parry, Stanford and Walton. Choral Evensong will begin at 5PM, preceded by an organ recital at 4:30PM. |
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:15 pm, at the King's Chapel Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
A Conversation with Rev. John Buehrens: King's Chapel and Its Role in the UUA.
John was a member of King's Chapel while he served as President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, 1993-2001. He is co-author of A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism and author of Universalists and Unitarians in America: A People's History. He is now Sr. Minister of the UU congregation in San Francisco.
Registration appreciated, 617 227-2155, but not required. Light refreshments. |
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Save The Dates! Alto Extravaganza 5: Flashback Time Machine
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Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 pm, King's Chapel Parish House
The wild and zany Altos of King's Chapel Choir, Mindy Hinkel and Heather Holland, return to transform the Parish House into a Flashback Time Machine for the 5th Annual Alto Extravaganza! These broads will bring the bass - stepping out of the loft and into the spotlight once more - reprising favorites from the past five years and singing new renditions for future past favorites!
You never know what might happen at Alto Extravaganza ... that's why you've got to come! So SAVE THE DATE on your calendar NOW.
Suggested Donation at the door to benefit the King's Chapel Concert Series.
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Join the King's Chapel community in Building on Faith
Saturday, October 10: Volunteer for the the KC build for Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. 10 participants are needed. Contact Emanuel Genovese
petersexton@alum.mit.edu to sign up. Building is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at a Boston site. Fee $40 per adult; $20 youth. Matching funds come from the KC Community Action Committee. If this is a financial hardship, other arrangements can be made.
Sunday, October 11: Celebrate at Morning Prayer the International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat.
- The proceeds of the "Second Sunday' Offertory has been designated for Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston.
Sunday, October 11: View after Morning Prayer presentations of King's Chapel Habitat for Humanity activities:
- Honduras
- Romania (in Kolozsvár home of our partner church)
- Greater Boston
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Sermon Last Sunday
"I am part of the so called 'none' generation-that age group of twenty and thirty somethings that are increasingly identifying with no religion or spirituality. And I feel it.
Among my peers, my friends, I am quite the oddity. I am a person of faith, and not just any faith, but organized faith, a Christian-most days. And even more wild and curious I am a professional one-a person of faith who somehow, someway ended up here in a fancy robe singing hymns and praying prayers while many of peers sit at brunch.
There is almost never a dinner party or barbecue when someone doesn't ask about my being a minister, or even being a person of faith. Time and time again I am asked, why do you bother with all of that? Do you really believe in God?"
-Taken from last Sunday's Sermon found here
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We Weep with Those who Weep
Thelma Lake, mother of Carol Genovese passed away on Saturday, August 22nd at the age of 96. Please hold Carol, Emanuel, and their entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
Mason Fernald, our beloved former Senior Warden, died on Saturday evening, August 15th, surrounded by his family. A memorial service for him will be held at King's Chapel on Sunday, October 18th, at 4pm. Mason was a leader of exceptional wisdom, kindness and grace. We give God thanks for Mason's generous life, so well lived.
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Sunday August 30th
The Rev. Shawn Fiedler,
preacher
The Readings:
- Psalm 45: 1-2, 6-9
- Old Testament: Song of Songs 2:8-13
- New Testament: James 1:17-27
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From the Bench
By Heinrich Christensen
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Our soloist this week is Thomas Gregg who will sing sacred songs by Eric Thiman and Alec Rowley.
Heinrich will play César Franck's Chorale in b minor for the prelude, and Daniel Pinkham's setting of Slane for the postlude.
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Tuesday, September 1, 12:15 p.m.
Jonathan Wessler plays the C.B. Fisk Organ
Works by Bach, Schildt, Alain, Vierne
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Interested in Membership?
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| Whether you are looking for a new church home, or just curious about what King's Chapel has to offer, our doors are open to you. Click here to fill out our welcome form, if you are interested in being connected with King's Chapel. |
On Sunday, September 13th, all donations not designated for the King's Chapel Annual Appeal will be given to The City Mission Society of Boston (CMSB). The mission of CMSB is to root out poverty in Boston neighborhoods through programs and activities that embody the principles of
empowerment, education, and
partnership.
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More News from
The Parish
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Ministry Support Groups for Joy and Shawn
Both Joy and Shawn, as part of their contracts with King's Chapel, sought to have a small support group appointed for them from within the church. The members of Joy's Ministry Support Committee are Dean Denniston, Charles Perry, Betsy Peterson, Allen Speight, and Caroline Welling. The members of Shawn's Ministerial Support Committee are Cliff Allen, Cathy Price, Pam Bergeron, and Micah Niemy. Each committee meets periodically, about every two months, for confidential and supportive discussions with the minister. If you have questions about how the committees function, feel free to speak with a committee member.
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Bill Kuttner Interview
King's Chapel member Bill Kuttner was interviewed on the Boston Neighborhood Network channel about the history of federal housing policy and its impact urban renewal and Boston. Check out the interview here.
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Joy's Vacation
Joy is out of the office until Tuesday, September 1st. If you need assistance in the interim, please speak to either our Assistant Minister Shawn Fiedler, shawn@kings-chapel.org or Parish Administrator, julina@kings-chapel.org |
The Upcoming Calendar
If you need information about a church event, please check the Calendar posted on the church website, www.kings-chapel.org. The first tab to the far left is titled "Home" and under this tab are several options, including our calendar. We do our best to keep it updated. Events for September are already listed. |
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Parishioners Helping Parishioners
This will be a new feature, from time to time. If the church has jobs that need to be done; you have skills to offer the church or one another; or you need some help, please let us know. This week:
Wanted: Someone to video sermons periodically. Bill Sears is the only person currently taping sermons; if he can't be present, they aren't recorded. It's an easy
task for someone attending the Sunday morning service. We'll provide the equipment. Contact Joy Fallon, Shawn Fiedler or Julina Rundberg at the Parish House: joy@kings-chapel.org, shawn@kings-chapel.org, julina@kings-chapel.org
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Accessibility and Hearing Assists
Our beautiful Georgian sanctuary designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754, has been lovingly maintained by the congregation since its completion. One of the box pews has been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those who are wheelchair-bound to that pew.
Many of us have trouble hearing in our sanctuary, which does not have amplification. Sound carries best on the main floor of the sanctuary, in areas that are not covered by the balcony. In June, the Vestry approved a hearing system which we hope will be implemented in the near future. |
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Submitting to Between Sundays
Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email Simon (simon@kings-chapel.org) with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at Noon! |
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