|
Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, March 9, 2023
There's so much happening! Be sure to click view entire message at the bottom!
| |
Worship With Us | Sunday, March 12 | |
|
Scripture Readings: Psalm 95
First Lesson: Exodus 17: 1- 7 Second Lesson: John 4: 5- 15
| |
|
Morning Light
Worship 9:00 AM
In person at 64 Beacon Street and on Zoom at 9:00 AM. Doors open at 8:45 AM.
| |
|
Morning Prayer
Worship 11:00 AM
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
| |
|
From the Minister- Thirst
“I’m thirsty.”
At our Wednesday evening communion service, held in candlelight before the pandemic, our invitation included these words: “If you ever wonder if you are unworthy to receive this bread and cup, remember that on the night he died, Jesus shared these with one who would deny him, one who would doubt him, one who would say he’d never even met him, and in his hour of greatest need, they all would flee, and he knew it. If he were willing to share this meal with the likes of them, surely he is willing to share it with us. So believer or not, Christian or not, saint or sinner, or a little bit of both, all you need to come to this table, is to be thirsty.” I am very thirsty. Are you? Click here to read more.
| |
|
From the Bench
The choir will sing three different settings of O Vos Omnes (Is it nothing to all you who pass by) as we sink deeper into Lent this week: first, Victoria’s version from the Spanish Renaissance; then Dan Pinkham’s, a movement from his Passion Music; finally, the hauntingly beautiful composition by Pau Casals, better known by his Castilian name Pablo as one of the foremost cellists of the 20th century.
Bach’s birthday is coming up, so Heinrich will play his somber Prelude in c minor to get you in the mood for some serious penitence.
| |
|
Living Lent: Scarcity or Abundance?
Book Group
Mondays February 27 - April 3 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
On Mondays during Lent, join your clergy as we explore our theme, "Living Lent: Scarcity or Abundance?" The book we're following is Between Midnight and Dawn: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Lent, Holy Week, and Eastertide.
There are copies of the book available to borrow. Let Lin Nulman, our office assistant, know if you'd like to have a copy set aside. It is available on the web for purchase, new or used ($6 to $19). Please register here to participate.
| |
|
Easter Crafts at the Parish House
Sunday March 26 10:00 AM - Noon
All young children and their parents are invited to Easter Crafts on Sunday, March 26, at the Parish House, 64 Beacon St. . We'll dye eggs, make cards for our elders, decorate cookies, make crosses from palms, and have time to play together while learning about Easter. Crafts are specially designed for children 0-8. Please let Laura know if you'll be joining us: laura@kings-chapel.org.
| |
Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
|
Registrations for Journey to Transylvania
Registration begins Friday, March 10
In 1992-93, when our minister, Rev. Dr. Carl Scovel, delivered two thought-provoking sermons on Transylvania in Eastern Europe, I could not have imagined years later leading the King’s Chapel partner church program, giving two lay sermons on the subject, making a third trip to the birthplace of the Unitarian faith, and promoting parishioner engagement.
Today, we are announcing the registration period begins March 10.
Read more from Denton Crews including journey and registration information, contact information for the newly interested, and links to the sermons.
| |
|
Spring Forward: Set Clocks Ahead!
Sunday, March 12
Remember that clocks spring forward an hour this Saturday night/Sunday morning!
| |
|
Environmental Conversations: What are YOU Doing?
Tuesday March 21, 5:00 PM, Zoom
This month, the Environmental Action Initiative will be hosting an informal Zoom gathering of members and friends of King’s Chapel. How are you feeling about the climate crisis? What are you doing in response? What would you like to see from the church community to support you? Come and share your thoughts, at 5:00 PM on March 21. Register here.
| |
|
History Highlights: Comical Categories Virtual Talk
Thursday, March 23, 6:30 PM
This virtual 45-minute Zoom talk will be a tapestry of King's Chapel history tidbits. Inspired by the Oscars and awards season, we will use award categories to present interesting people, objects, and events. Sometimes there is competition, and sometimes only a winner, but there will always be a good story!
Tickets are pay what you can with a suggested donation of $5 and can be purchased on Eventbrite here.
| |
King's Chapel Concert Series presents
Renaissance Man: Pinkham 100
Sunday, March 26, 5:00 PM
Dan Pinkham was instrumental (and vocal) in the Early Music revival of the 20th century, and gave many American premieres of rediscovered works that had never previously been performed on these shores. Early Music was also a big influence on a lot of his own music. In our final concert of the season, we explore this connection in Renaissance Man, a program consisting of Pinkham juxtaposed with Palestrina, Victoria, Gabrieli, and Gesualdo, and also with more modern contemporaries Poulenc and Hindemith, who shared many of their sensibilities.
As always, you save $5 by purchasing tickets in advance.
| |
|
Living Memorial to the Enslaved
The Living Memorial sub-committee of the King’s Chapel Memorial Project has reconvened with the purpose of developing a comprehensive plan for the establishment of the memorial. Our intent is to build upon the thinking reflected in our 2021 report to the congregation, with both the visions for the living memorial shared by some 45 parishioners who responded to the recent congregational inquiry, and the work with the communities impacted by the history of slavery, to guide us forward. Our progress will be shared on a regular basis in Between Sundays as the plan begins to take shape. We invite all parishioners to respond with their thoughts on this and subsequent updates to Cliff Allen, sub-committee chair, at the working link to the Memorial Committee: memorial.committee@kings-chapel.org
| |
|
Contributing for Easter Flowers
If you'd like to contribute flowers for the Easter service as a memorial to a loved one, fill out our online form, or send your request in to Laura via email.
Payment can be made online using the link in the form, or by check mailed to the Parish House at 64 Beacon St.
| |
|
Employment Opportunity | Church Sexton
We are searching for a new sexton to handle the church's custodial and light maintenance duties. Our wonderful Kevin is no longer working with us, and we are in need of an immediate hire. What better way to learn behind-the-scenes details of keeping our properties humming! If you know anyone interested, please send them this link.
| |
|
History Program Hours
Friday, Saturday, Monday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sunday 1:30-4:00 PM (self-guided only)
New Hours for March:
The History Program is now open Mondays! Guided tours are offered Friday, Saturday, and Monday on the hour (Bell and Bones Tour) and half hour (Express Crypt Tour), and at 3:00 PM only on Sunday (Art and Architecture Tour). Self-guided historic site entry is available whenever the History Program is open.
| |
Parish Events This Coming Week | |
|
Tuesday Recital
March 14, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next week’s Tuesday recital features soprano Barbara Allen Hill and a string quartet, in a very special program for Pi Day: irrational consistency: a consideration of pi.
| |
|
Theology on Tap
Wednesday, March 15, at 6:00 PM
In-person and via Zoom
Join David for Theology on Tap as, in honor of Laetare (Rejoicing) Sunday, we explore the joy to be found in the simplicity of this Lenten season. How have our Lenten practices made us more alive to the joy and awe to be found in our lives? Come, let’s share them together! Click HERE to register.
| |
|
Weekly Thursday Coffee
Thursdays, 10:00 AM on Zoom
Bring your cup of coffee or tea and join other King's Chapel folks for an informal conversation by Zoom every Thursday morning. Drop in for any part of the hour.
Register here to join.
| |
"We Weep With Those Who Weep, And Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice" ~Romans 12:15 | |
|
We rejoice with Bill and Mary Sears, who are delighted to announce the birth of their first grandchild. William (“Liam”) Richards Sears V joined us on February 23, son of Will and Alicia Sears, in Los Angeles, CA.
Welcome to the world, Liam!
| |
Our longtime member Widad Ayad turns 96 tomorrow! To talk with her, call and ask for the nurses station at Care One Northampton; they will help connect you: 413-586-3150.
| |
King's Chapel Prayer Circle | |
|
The King's Chapel Prayer Circle is a group of individuals including our ministers, who offer prayers for any who request it, and always in complete confidence. The group is facilitated by Cynthia Perkins. To request prayers please contact Joy (joy@kings-chapel.org) or Cynthia (prayerrequest@kings-chapel.org).
| |
|
King's Chapel's vibrant ministry depends upon your financial support, with many convenient ways to give. Click the button below to find out how you can become a supporter of King's Chapel. Thank you!
| |
|
In the love of truth, and in the spirit of Jesus Christ,
we unite for the worship of God
and the service of all.
| | | | |
