Morning Light-A New Service at King's Chapel Starts September 20th
We will be inaugurating the new 9 AM "Morning Light" Servicestarting on September 20 (Homecoming Sunday) and continuing every week through the year. As you know, we've been considering this for some time, and have concluded, based on the good experience we've had with the new
Wednesday evening 6 PM service, that "Morning Light" is another experiment
worth undertaking for the next few years. We'll meet in the Little Chapel of our Parish House, at 64 Beacon Street.
"Morning Light" will be a less formal, intergenerational service, with an opening
hymn, a psalm, a scripture, the homily, and prayers with candle lighting. The homily will be a shorter version of the full sermon Shawn or Joy will preach at the 11 AM Morning Prayer Service. We are dedicated to excellent music in all of our services, a hallmark of King's Chapel worship, so we are excited that our music will be led by Skip Lewan, hired by Heinrich. He will lead us in song, using the
new baby grand piano that was recently donated to the Little Chapel.
Sometime during the fall, be sure to check out this service, and see if it feeds your soul. Perhaps on occasion it will also meet your scheduling needs for an earlier worship opportunity. You'll be done by 10!
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Belief. Quickly defined, belief is the state of mind in which a person thinks something to be the case, with or without there being empirical evidence to prove that something is the case with factual certainty.
In the New Testament reading this Sunday, Jesus heals a young boy suffering from what appears to be a seizure. In the middle of the unfolding drama, the father of the young boy cries out "I believe; help my unbelief."
I am constantly asked, "What do you believe?" More often than not, I begin to rattle off a list of disbeliefs--those beliefs that 'other people of faith' might believe in, but I certainly do not. I am confident and sure of my unbelief.
I think I find it hard to state my beliefs because the honest answer is that I am unsure. Does God really exist? Did Jesus rise from the dead? Does prayer matter? Big questions, not easily answered. "I believe; help my unbelief." Perhaps, the father of the suffering young boy was unsure of his beliefs, too.
At least, I hope so.
-Shawn
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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. |
Save the Date!!! | Homecoming 2015 | Morning Prayer and Luncheon | Sunday, September 20th, 11:00 AM
King's Chapel welcomes home new friends and familiar faces with this annual tradition celebrating the start of the program year. Following Sunday Morning Prayer, a luncheon is offered as a chance to reconnect with one another in the beauty and warmth of the King's Chapel Parish House. For more information and to RSVP, contact Gregg Sorensen at greggdavidsorensen@gmail.com |
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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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We Weep with those Who Weep
We hold in prayer Betsy Peterson, whose cousin Jenneka died on Saturday. Betsy
has been the caregiver for Jenneka for some time.
Jean Lunn died on Wednesday last week, at age 81. She was a Soprano Soloist in our Choir, our Choir Librarian, taught two Hebrew classes for us, and initiated our prior custom of hosting a Passover Seder. Jean had been living on Cape Cod, and was both a contributor to and editor of the Cape Cod poetry magazine SandScript. Professionally, Jean translated many classical works of Bach, Brahams and Mozart from German into English. A memorial service for Jean will be held later this fall in the Little Chapel. We join with her friend Carl Scovel and her family to mourning Jean's loss.
The Memorial Service for George Imrey, longtime companion of Sally Brewster, will be held at King's Chapel this Friday, September 18th, at 11 AM. Rev. Fallon is officiating. All are welcome to come and support this beloved Beacon Hill family in their time of grief. George died earlier this summer, in July.
The Memorial Service for our former Senior Warden and dear friend, Mason Fernald, will be held on Sunday, October 18, at 4 PM at King's Chapel.
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Sunday September 13th
The Rev. Shawn Fiedler,
preacher
The Readings:
- Psalm 19
- Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9
- New Testament: Mark 9:14-29
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From the Bench
By Heinrich Christensen
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Our soloist this Sunday is tenor Eric Ferring who just this week returned to town to start his second year as a Masters student at Boston Conservatory, after a long, eventful summer with engagements at the Opera of St. Louis and elsewhere.
Eric will sing two arias from Haydn's Creation. Heinrich will supplement with Kittel's Prelude in G Major, as well as preview of the Evensong prelude recital in the form of Britten's Prelude and Fugue on a Theme by Vittoria.
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Tuesday, September 15, 12:15 p.m.
Ben Swartz, cello
American Works for Solo Cello
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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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This year church school will take place every Sunday morning, from 10 -10:50 AM, under the leadership of our new Church School Director, Ryan Harrison, a UU Christian with graduate theological training from Boston University.
Every Sunday we'll offer a Nursery program for children 3 and under, from 9-12:30; and from 10-10:50, these classes:
- "Godly Play" for children 4-6;
- an older children's group (ages 7-11); and
- a "Coming of Age" group for our teens, exploring other faith traditions, as well as our own, through discussion and field trips.
Joyful Noise: First Sundays. The first Sunday of the month will be dedicated to the entire Church school leaning and making music with Skip Lewan.
Every grade will have rotating opportunities to learn through cooking, arts and crafts (including mosaics), music, and service projects.
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More News from
The Parish
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Vacation Update by Rev. Joy Fallon
My vacation was wonderful. Thanks to the church and to Shawn for allowing me the time to get away, ponder and reflect. Bob and I went to Quebec City for our 35th anniversary. We tried all the restaurants suggested by Charles Perry (delicious!), biked to a nearby falls, and savored the history (they're a walled city, in part, to protect themselves from us - the American Revolutionaries who tried, but failed, to conquer Quebec). On the outer beaches of Cape Cod, I was reminded of my own place in this world. One gains perspective from the ocean, stretching endlessly, and footprints that vanish in a matter of hours as the tide rises. Just off the shore of Provincetown we spotted many whales, huge creatures that live on the smallest of food, churned up by currents around the Stellwagen banks. We must steward this precious earth. With my extended family in western NY, I was reminded of my roots, why I tend towards certain habits, or react to certain triggers. I see the ways I've been loved, how much I've grown, how much learning I still hope for. Don't families teach us a lot? And in all these places, some days I barely stirred from the porch, turning page after page of the many books I was able to read. Mysteries by one of my favorite authors, Louise Penny. Great new novels like The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd, about slavery, and All The Light We Cannot See, by Anthoney Doerr, about young people in WWII, one a Nazi soldier, and the other a French girl. There was fascinating nonfiction - Being Mortal by Atul Gwande, about end of life care; The Road to Character, by NYT columnist David Brooks; and Dead Wake by Erik Larssen, about WWI and the sinking of the Lusitania. I also read religious meditations by mystic Julian of Norwich, and by contemporary writers Anne Lamott, Shauna Niequist, Barbara Lundblad, Richard Lischer, Rachel Held Evans - some young, some old, all thoughtful, thinking through faith in these times, in their lives. I knew what Thomas Jefferson meant when he said, "I could not live without books." They made my summer fabulous. I look forward to sharing more about all of this as we gather back together this year. |
Apples Galore!
On Sunday, Joy picked 7 baskets of apples from the tree in the Parish House Garden, and there are many left on the trees. Come to the parish house and take some for your apple pie, apple cobbler, or other fall delight. Free while they last! |
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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