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Christmas at King's Chapel
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Family Service
Christmas Eve 5PM
The story of Jesus' birth comes alive through word and carols. Any child who wants to participate as a shepherd or angel in our nativity pageant will have the opportunity to do so.
Lessons & Carols
Christmas Eve 10:30PM
A traditional service with full choir and candlelight modeled after the service offered at Truro Cathedral in 1880.
The first Christmas Eve service offered
at King's Chapel was held in 1929.
Organ prelude begins at 10 p.m.
Holy Communion
Christmas Day 10AM
Join us for our Christmas Day service with Holy Communion in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
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New Year's at King's Chapel
Holy Communion
5:30PM at the Little Chapel
64 Beacon Street
We greet the coming new year with this service of Word & Sacrament from the King's Chapel Book of Common Prayer.
Potluck Dinner
6:15PM to 9PM
King's Chapel Parish House
64 Beacon Street
A potluck dinner in the 2nd floor parlors of 64 Beacon Street. Advance reservations and potluck assignments should be made by December 29th through the Parish Administrator: administrator@kings-chapel.org.
Heinrich Christensen plays
the C.B. Fisk Organ.
J.S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in d minor Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition. Free and open to the public.
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Upcoming Worship Schedule
There will be no Evening Worship (Wednesdays 6PM) on December 23 or December 30.
Additionally, there will be no Morning Light (Sundays 9AM) on December 27th. Please join us for Morning Prayer on December 27th at 11AM
All regularly scheduled services will resume on January 3rd.
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On Sunday, January 10th during Morning Prayer, the Society of King's Chapel will welcome new members into the life of our community. Following the service we will celebrate these new members with cake and refreshments! Please join us in welcoming our new members.
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Speakers Series on Islam - Begins Sunday, January 10, 10-10:45 AM, at the Parish House
Islam, Judaism and Christianity share much as the three Abrahamic faiths, but Islam remains poorly understood in the US. In January, King's Chapel begins a series about Islam, with our first guest speaker, Celene Ibrahim, the Islamic Studies Scholar-in-Residence and Co-Director of the Center for Inter-Religious and Communal Leadership Education at Hebrew College & Andover Newton Theological School, and the Muslim Chaplain at Tufts. We'll meet at the Parish House, 64 Beacon Street, from 10-10:45, between our 9 AM and 11 AM services.
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Retreat at Glastonbury Abbey, January 15-17, 2016
What is your favorite hymn? Is there a hymn that makes you cry, laugh, cringe? Are there words you don't believe? Is there a hymn that is central to your faith? In the beauty and peace of the Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, Massachusetts, we will explore the theology, history and spirituality of Christian hymnody. We will discuss and reflect on classic hymns, and of course, sing! Start the new year making a joyful noise!
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Martin Luther King Weekend Preacher
On Sunday, January 17th, we welcome as our preacher the Executive Director of Common Cathedral, the outdoor church on Boston Common that gathers weekly by the Park Street T stop. We've partnered with this congregation several times recently, including in our Christmas backpacks project. Amanda Grant-Rose is a frequent preacher at other churches, sharing about the work of her organization with those in Boston without homes -- times of worship and adult education, meals and spiritual reflection, artwork and conversation. Come and learn more about this important work and how we can continue to deepen our relationships.
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King's Chapel Community Action
In this very special season of giving we remember those in need.
Blessing and Procession of the Backpacks
Our Community Action Committee, along with donations from King's Chapel members and friends, participated in the Backpacks for the Homeless program again this year. 112 backpacks were filled with hats, gloves, socks, scarves, personal care items and food items. The backpacks were blessed at both the 9 AM and 11 AM church services on Sunday. After Morning Prayer, all who wanted to participate joined in a procession to deliver the backpacks to members of Common Cathedral, the outdoor church that meets each Sunday near the Park Street T station. The backpacks were a most welcome gift, greatly appreciated by our neighbors at Common Cathedral. For more information contact Judy Luca at judyg143@gmail.com.
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Habitat for Humanity
King's Chapel has a long standing relationship with Habitat for Humanity. This year King's Chapel members participated in 3 Habitat for Humanity builds. two builds in Boston and one build in South Africa. If you would like more information please contact Peter Sexton at petersexton@alum.mit.edu or Lark Palermo, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston at larkpalermo@habitatboston.org.
Horizons for Homeless Children
This December the second Sunday offering was donated to Horizons for Homeless Children. Community Action Committee also donated $1000 to Horizons for Homeless Children to purchase two big ticket items. We purchased a Mobile Teaching Cabinet and Cozy Corner.
Christmas Contributions
All contributions received on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning support King's Chapel and our partners in building a better world: Habitat for Humanity, Common Cathedral, Horizons for Homeless Children, Bridge over Troubled Water, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, The Outdoor Church, Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, BAGLY (Boston Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender Youth), FriendshipWorks, UU Urban Ministry, Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts.
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Holiday Office Closures
The administrative offices will be closed from Christmas Day to New Year's Day . The Parish House will be open on New Year's Eve for Holy Communion in the Little Chapel and the potluck dinner in the parlor. The offices will reopen on Monday, January 4th, 2016. If you need to reach us, please call or email the Parish Administrator at
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Sunday, December 25, 10AM, Christmas Day Holy Communion
The Rev. Joy Fallon,
preacher
- Eric Ferring, Soloist
- Anne Sexton, Head Usher
- Judy Luca & Paul Luca, Ushers
- Gabriel Rosenthal, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 98
- Old Testament: Isaiah 52:7-10
- Epistle: Titus 3:4-7
- New Testament: Luke 2:1-20
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Sunday, December 27, 11AM
The Rev. Joy Fallon,
preacher
- Denise Konicek, Soloist
- Anne Sexton, Head Usher
- Charles Perry, Usher in Charge
- Marie Wells, Judy Luca & Paul Luca, Ushers
- Carolyn Conley, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 147: 1-7
- Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
- New Testament: John 1:1-18
After the service, all are invited to Coffee Hour, hosted by Sylvia Soderberg and friends of the hospitality committee.
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Tuesday, December 29, 12:15 PM
Andrew Scanlon plays the C.B. Fisk Organ
Bruhns & Noëls
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On Sunday, January 10th, all collection not designated for the Annual Appeal will go to Bridge Over Troubled Water.
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Did you know...
The Coming of Age participants, ages 12-17, will be observing a prayer within a Mosque, practicing meditation under the guidance of a Buddhist leader, and learning about the Hindu system of Karma?
Did you know...
Children ages 7-11 participating in our Superheroes of Our Faith group are going to learn about the courage of the Prophets of the Hebrew Bible, the determination of Civil Rights leaders, and the compassion of heroes who use peace over force around the world?
Did you know...
In our Godly Play group, young children ages 3-6 are learning about religious language and the mystery of faith by seeing stories told before their eyes from master storytellers?
If you haven't heard what's going on with the Kings Chapel Church School, you might be missing out. Come see what's yet to come in 2016.
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Interested in Membership?
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More News from
The Parish
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A wonderful crowd of King's Chapel members and friends gathered at the Parish House on Sunday for our annual Milk Punch Christmas Party. By the time I arrived, I had to tilt the glass Milk Punch bowl to scoop out a cup, which lets me know that a great time was being had by all! George Boitano the elder played the piano, young adults sang carols, and young George Boitano again won the game of Musical Chairs. Todd Lee and Carolyn Russ composed a new rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas, celebrating the things we are grateful for at King's Chapel. Many thanks to the tireless Hospitality team of Anne Sexton and Gregg Sorensen who hosted us, ably assisted, as always, by many other Christmas elves who prepared food, decorated, and washed countless dishes. We welcomed new folks, and greeted the well-known -- just as church should be. Joy
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Save the Date, Budget Hearing
Budget Hearing set for Sunday, January 24th 2016, at the Parish House.
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We Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, and Weep with Those Who Weep
This week we celebrate! Choir member Emily Beiber is now engaged to Isaac Harris!
On Saturday, Judy and Paul Luca just re-enacted their first date, 6 years ago (he was identifiable by the red rose between his teeth!).
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Accessibility 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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Contributing to Between Sundays
Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email Simon at simon@kings-chapel.org with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at 12 PM!
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