In this week's New Testament reading, we encounter a poor widow who puts two small copper coins-all she had to live on-into the treasury. Jesus uses her action as a teaching moment for the disciples. Over the years, the widow and her story have been simplified to a golden standard in giving and tithing-each of us striving to do the same. Nothing in the Hebrew or Christian scriptures is that simple. I think there is more to this woman and to her story. Why did she give? Why? Out of obligation? Respect? Demand? Expectation? Religiosity? Piety? All of the above?
+Shawn
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Ready or Not...the importance of advance health care directives.
Wednesday, Nov 11, 7:15 pm.
Discussion led by Joyce Gallagher, RN, BSN, MSEd, Director of Nurses, Good Shepherd Community Care. She will explain their importance and suggest ways to start the conversation about end-of-life choices with family and friends. At the Parish House, 64 Beacon Street. Registration appreciated. Email "Simon@kings-chapel.org" to let us know you plan to come, or call 617 227-2155.
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New Members Class & Brunch
Those interested in learning more about membership at King's Chapel are invited to a New Members Class on November 12th at 6:30PM at the Parsonage. This class provides a brief history of the church, explores our diversity of beliefs, and explains how we govern ourselves. A light brunch will follow Morning Prayer on November 15th at the Parish House for those interested in joining King's Chapel. To RSVP for the class and/or brunch, contact Cathy Price at
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Thursday, November 19, 6:30 PM - A gathering at Joy's Home for any who have lost a loved one.
The last two years have been hard ones for many people who worship at King's Chapel because someone you've cared about died. I'm aware of the deaths of parents, spouses, life partners, and grandparents. Others have lost children, friends, family, neighbors, and those for whom they've been caregiver. If you are experiencing loss, you are invited to my home on Thursday evening, November 19, at 6:30 PM, for an informal gathering in my living room. Over a shared meal, we will be with one another, share thoughts or stories, or just listen. Sometimes it's good to be with others who grieve.
We'll also talk about any ideas you have of future programs the church might offer that could help those who are bereaved.
The parsonage is located at 63 Beacon St., adjoining the Parish House at 64 Beacon St. Due to the construction on the front entrances, please enter through the back door into the parish house garden, located on Branch Street. Signs will be posted so you can find your way.
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Save the date! Next Sunday concert November 29
To round off Thanksgiving weekend, Heinrich will play organ pieces by three members of the Bach family. In addition to three major and three minor works by Johann Sebastian, you will hear music by his second cousin Johann Bernhard, roughly Johann Sebastian's contemporary, but representing more of the "standard" music being written at the time before Johann Sebastian showed up on the scene and began lots of new musical invention. Also represented is Johann Sebastian's son Carl Philipp Emanuel who actually in his lifetime was a much more celebrated composer than his father ever was.Sunday, November 29, 5 PM. Tickets available on line at a $5 discount. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2403300
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Hungry for a More Meaningful Christmas?
Join the Rev. Joy Fallon in reading a small book, 1-2 pages a day, during Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas; this year it begins on Sunday, November 29th. Copies of Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent, by best-selling author Franciscan monk Richard Rohr, will be available after worship services, at the hospitality table, or can be ordered on the internet. Read and reflect on your own, or join Joy for an informal conversation on Wednesday evenings, December 2, 9 and 16 at 7 PM, following the 6 PM worship service. We'll meet over soup in the Vestry room, behind the pulpit.
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Appreciation for the Faure Requiem on All Saints and All Souls
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Many thanks to Music Director Heinrich Christensen and the King's Chapel choir for leading us in worship on the Feast of All Saints and All Souls Days last Sunday. They ministered to us all. We are also deeply grateful to Assistant Minister Shawn Fiedler who crafted the service with Heinrich.
Many of you have offered your thanks to our choir:
Your performance of the Faure, a piece that so well underlines the solemnity, the importance, and the bittersweetness of remembering the departed, was transporting. Thank you.
-Beth Chapin
...One's spirit was drenched with the whole experience. The music was breathtaking; it took everything up a notch. I loved the multitude of candles everyone lit and loved that everyone shared communion together. Many people were grieving a loved one and it was a psychological release to be there. The Faure Requiem was perfect for the occasion and beautifully performed.
-Medb Sichko
Dear Heinrich and choir,
Thank you for the incredibly beautiful and moving Faure Requiem that you performed this past Sunday. It was music to transport the soul. I closed my eyes, just listened and felt a deep sense of peace. I was aware of the organ during the In Paradisium and I found myself singing along silently (!) to the Libera me. What a treat to hear it played in King's Chapel on Nov. 1st when we were honoring souls that had passed on from this earth. So a hearty thank you to all of you who worked so hard and sang and played with such full hearts to glorify the music of the angels! With love, Corey
-Corinna Merriman Morris, daughter of Mason Fernald
Very satisfying service last Sunday. It was very moving to see how many people chose to remember someone by lighting a candle, the whole atmosphere and feeling were very personal and close, and the choir's singing of the Faure Requiem -- wonderful as they always are -- was the perfect complement.
-Gordon Holmes
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Believer or Doubter, Seeker or Skeptic....Listening to Each Other over Lunch
Last Sunday 36 of us came to the Parish House after church to talk about our diverse faith views, and to learn from one another. We gathered at six tables in the parlor, over a homemade meal. Among the questions people chose to talk about were these:
- What brought you to King's Chapel, and what keeps you coming?
- What words do you use to describe what some people call "God"?
- Has there been a moment in your life that has been a profound spiritual experience?
- How important is certainty in your beliefs? How lightly do you hold some of them?
- Where have you come from, in your spiritual journey? Where are you headed now? Where would you like to be?
Many thanks to the Adult Religious Education Committee for sponsoring this, and to its chair, Betsy Petersen, who prepared the homemade lentil soup.
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Guide Program, Halloween Success!
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The Freedom Trail Program capped off the busy season with a special Halloween Event called HallowEvenings. Approximately 75 people came for the after-dark tours of the crypt and sanctuary on Friday and Saturday evenings. It was a wonderful success and we hope to develop this event even more for next year. While fun for the guests, it was also great fun for the guides! It was very enjoyable to get a little spooky in the spirit of the holiday - while maintaining our historical integrity of course!
As we head into the winter months the Tour schedule will slow down, but we're still here! For the month of November, we will open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 1:30-4. Starting in December we will be open Friday-Monday, 10-4, with the exception of Sunday, when we'll be open 1:30-4. We hope to see you someday - perhaps after a Sunday service!
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Sunday, November 8th
The Rev. Shawn Fiedler,
preacher
- Emily Bieber, Soloist
- Carol Kemp, Lector
- Anne Sexton, Head Usher
- Todd Lee & Gregg Sorensen, Ushers
- Gregg Sorensen, Hospitality
- Simon Pilecki, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 128
- Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 51:13-22
- New Testament: Mark 12:38-44
The flowers on the communion table this Sunday are given in loving memory of Tom Magliozzi by Sylvia Soderberg and Mark, Amy, Angus, and Oliver Nichols.
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From the Bench
By Heinrich Christensen
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This Sunday, the choir will sing Anton Bruckner's beloved motet Locus Iste, reflecting Psalm 127, "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it".
You will also hear Estonian minimalist composer Arvo Pärt's setting of The Beatitudes.
Soloist Emily Bieber will sing Richard Walters' intriguing arrangement of the American Song Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing for the Introit.
The prelude is Johann Bernhard Bach's Ciacona in G Major, and the postlude recalls Richard III in Richard Recalled by English composer Douglas Bell. Bell was born in 1932 and served as organist of St. Bartholomew's Church, Marsden, near Huddersfield, England from 1955 until 2003. He was a student of Francis Jackson and holds a Fellowship certificate from the Royal College of Organists. Bell has composed and published many organ works. In addition to his musical pursuits, Bell played professional cricket for the teams of Huddersfield, Marsden, and Elland.
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Tuesday, November 10, 12:15 p.m.
James Dargan, baritone
Heinrich Christensen, organ
American Art and Folk Song by
Copland, Ives, Pinkham, Rodgers
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Interested in Membership?
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On Sunday, November 8th, all collection not designated for the Annual Appeal will go to Common Cathedral.
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More News from
The Parish
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Roots and Wings - Theme for the Year
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Sermon Series: The Big Questions We All Have
This fall your preachers are offering a Sermon Series: The Big Questions We All Have. The full list can be found on the church website.
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Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. at the Parish House
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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.
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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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