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Sunday November 3 | Morning Prayer | 11 AM | King's Chapel
Almighty God, who has manifested thy love and power in the lives and deaths of thy holy ones, grant that like them we may glorify thee, loving thee who they have loved, finding thee whom they have found, and dwelling at last in thee with them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Come join us this Sunday at our Morning Prayer service to honor the loved ones who have gone before us.
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I love All Saints Sunday at King's Chapel. We gather to remember those who have gone on before us, lighting warm candles in a beautiful sanctuary filled with music. We know others at this church will stand with us while we grieve, and understand as we sort out our flood of feelings - the good and bad memories, the regrets and gratitude, the sadness at what never will be, and the freedom of newfound release. Every human emotion ever felt before has already been experienced in times gone by at King's Chapel -our safe place of healing.
This year, we will light candles for those listed below, and any person for whom you wish to light a candle as the Requiem is sung. Please join us, if you can. On All Saints Sunday, souls can deepen.
*Leo Johnson, husband of Dorothy Johnson *
Jedediah Mannis, husband of Joyce Mannis
*Jarmila Vogel, mother of Thomas Jaffa
John C. Bowman, father of John Bowman
Robert Edward Brown, father-in-law of Jessica Schmidt
Alexander McNeely Byrne, grandson of the Morses
Juanita Dawson , grandmother of Joei Perry
Janie Day, mother of Hollis Day
Charles Richard Dreves, step-brother of John Bowman
Jennifer Allan Ferrante, sister of Jessica Schmidt A
nthony Giacomozzi, brother of Judy Luca
J
oan Lee, wife of Henry Lee
Eileen Macedo, sister of Beth Chapin
Wil
liam O'Keeffe, husband of Paula O'Keeffe
Chri
stine Lindes Park, mother of W
illiam (Rusty) Park
Mary Ann Steele, mother of Pam Bergeron
Lois Wand, mother of John Wand John
Wintle, nephew of Thomas Wintle
*Indicates member
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Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 3 at 2 AM! We don't want you to be late for services at 9 AM and 11 AM on Sunday!
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In the Love of Truth: King's Chapel History in the pre-Civil War years | Sundays in November
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King's Chapel has a rich and complicated history, but most often we focus on our first century -- when our Anglican church was founded amidst Puritan Boston, when our stone building was created, and when American Revolutionary and democratic values influenced our decision to support James Freeman's call for congregational governance and amendment of the prayer book.
This November our clergy will offer a three-part sermon series on November 3, 10 and 17, on the lesser known pre-Civil War period in the 1800s, including the congregation's white and black abolitionists; the African Americans affiliated with the church; and the position of King's Chapel ministers on the most hotly debated issue of the day - slavery. How did the faith of King's Chapel congregants impact their positions?
On November 17, following Morning Prayer at 12:30 PM Professor Catherine Brekus will explain how both sides of the issue found justification for their views in the Bible.
Following Morning Prayer on Sunday November 24, History Program Director Faye Charpentier will deliver a special lecture about the long history and legacy of slavery at King's Chapel, presenting the findings in the Ad Hoc Committee on Slavery and King's Chapel's historical report, which will be shared with the congregation that week.
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First Wednesday Series: Reflection on Immigration - Asylum and After | Wednesday November 6 | 6:30 PM | Parish House
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As part of the the First Wednesday Series, hosted by the Adult Religious Education committee, members Dan and Karen Taylor and Hugh Scott will talk about their experiences in working with asylum seekers here in Boston.
Dan and Karen Taylor hosted a refugee who was granted legal asylum in the US. Come hear about their generosity, the practicalities of their three lives together, and how difficult it was for their guest-whom they describe as "intelligent, resourceful and engaging"- to make his way in a new world.
Hugh Scott has recently been doing pro bono work of counsel for those seeking asylum.
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From the Community Action Committee
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Destination Dudley |
Saturday November 2 | 11AM-5PM | 10 Putnam St & 184 Dudley St, Roxbury
Celebrate the cultural resources of Dudley - the "Heart and Soul of Roxbury"- with a history lecture by former state Rep. Byron Rushing, as well as food, music and dramatic historic reenactment. The youth in the UUUM after-school program will provide historic tours of the square. At 3PM all are invited to attend EVERY VOICE, a concert by the Handel + Haydn Society at the UUUM, at 10 Putnam St. www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-dudley
Handel + Haydn Society: EVERY VOICE |
Saturday November 2 | 3-4 pm | UUUM, First Church in Roxbury (10 Putnam Street)
An uplifting concert for justice and peace, honoring the many voices of Boston and highlighting those of the Jewish and black communities. No admission charge. Reservations requested. Presented in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry (one of King's Chapel's Community Action Partners) and Union United Methodist Church. handelandhaydn.org/concerts/every-voice-2019
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Fall Retreat in Petersham
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Last Saturday, 20 King's Chapel people gathered in Petersham, Massachusetts near the Quabbin Reservoir for an annual retreat. We were ages 15 through 78, single and married, widowed and divorced, gay and straight, believer and doubter. We hiked, ate, talked in large and small groups, sang, painted and read. We wondered together whether God could be known through the metaphors of Water, King or Queen, Companion on the Journey, Rock or Co-Creator. Then we ate and talked some more. The comment most often heard was delight at new friends made, and a deeper feeling of belonging. Thanks to the Adult Religious Education Committee for sponsoring the retreat, and to Kent Wittenburg, John Natoli, Carol Genovese, and Joy Fallon for organizing the day.
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MORTAL MUSINGS |
Concert Last Sunday
Heinrich Christensen and the King's Chapel Choir, with Jeremy Bruns, Organist
To paraphrase the USPS and Herodotus before it: Neither chilly wind, nor rain, nor gloom of October in Boston stays these devotees from their enjoyment of a King's Chapel Concert. It was a truly grisly evening, but a surprisingly large crowd braved the weather and showed up for the first concert of the 2019-2020 season of the King's Chapel Concert Series last Sunday evening.
The program was dramatically compelling: Alfred Desenclos' rarely-heard
Requiem
, Hubert Parry's
Songs of Farewell
, and William Schuman's settings of Walt Whitman's poignant poetry,
Carols of Death
. By themselves, these pieces are hauntingly beautiful, and Heinrich, in a stroke of genius inspiration, programmed the Parry and Schuman pieces within movements of the Requiem, almost as mournful comments upon the Latin texts. It was a stunning idea.
The singing was gorgeous. Our choir has a wonderful range of production: essentially possessing a mature, full-throated choral sound, they can also dial down and be ethereal in the quieter pleading moments. Heinrich wisely took on Jeremy Bruns to play (beautifully) the organ, so that he was able to devote himself to conducting. There were gorgeous combinations of solo voices, which showcased many of our choir members. Altogether, it was a happy collaboration. Bravi, Tutti.
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From the Music Committee
HELP WANTED: The very wonderful, fun-loving, loyal, even redoubtable Music Committee seeks new members. Our task is to support Heinrich and The Choir in any way possible to further the Concert Series in their noble mission. To wit: we usher at concerts (about 5 per year) give post-concert receptions, and cheer wildly when they play and sing. We are a fun group, and we love Heinrich, the Choir, and anyone else who entertains us at the concerts. We could use some new energy; can you help? PLEASE JOIN US!!! Please contact
Sylvia Soderberg for more information.
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An Update from Our Transylvanian Partners
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This week, the Rev. Norbert Racz and the Rev. Joy Fallon continued talks to plan the 100th anniversary of our Churches' Partnership: between the first Unitarian Church in the US (King's Chapel), and the first Unitarian Church in Europe. We expect a delegation from King's Chapel to meet in Transylvania in the summer of 2021, and a delegation from Kolozsvar to come to Boston in 2022. A joint committee from both churches hopes to talk in late November or early December. If you are interested in helping to plan the upcoming pilgrimage, please contact Denton Crews, Chair of our Denominational Affairs Committee:
dentoncrews@rcn.com.
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Morning Light | 9 AM
Rev. Joy Fallon, preaching
- Skip Lewan, piano
- Emilia Filippone, Verger
- Michelle Gaudet, Nursery
Morning Prayer with Holy Communion| 11 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Amy Meyer, Lector
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Cathy Price, Usher in Charge
- Pamela and Michael Bergeron, Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
Psalm 32: 1-7
Isaiah 1: 16-20
Luke 6: 20-31
The flowers on the Communion table are given in loving memory of Tom Magliozzi by Sylvia Soderberg and Mark, Amy, Angus and Oliver Nichols.
At the communion rail following the service Bill Kuttner will greet those
interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
After the service, please join us for coffee hour in the vestibule hosted by Amy Meyer.
Each Sunday, 10% of the plate collection will go to our Community Action strategic partners:
common cathedral, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, and the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministries, to do works of mercy, justice, and healing. All cash and checks not specially designated will be considered a plate offering.
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The music for All Saints is excerpted from the sumptuous
Messe de Requiem by Alfred Desenclos, a remnant from last week's
Mortal Musings concert program.
First published in 1963, Alfred Desenclos's Messe de Requiem has remained relatively obscure, although many of its devotees feel that it should assume its rightful place in the pantheon of Requiems alongside those by compatriots Fauré and Duruflé.
It is written in a remarkably consistent harmonic universe, where certain favorite saturated chords (notably a major chord with an added sixth, and a minor chord with an added ninth) keep recurring, and is further characterized by sudden harmonic shifts that can be a challenge to the performers, but an utter delight to the listener. You can tell that Desenclos was very well versed in the world of chant and counterpoint, as his textures and vocal lines rest squarely on the shoulders of giants of previous generations.
Desenclos won the prestigious Prix de Rome, like most any French composer worth their salt, so he was certainly no slouch among his contemporaries. However, according to the omniscient internet, the Requiem's main claim to fame was that an Atlanta-based composer tried to pass it off as his own work in the 1990s and the fraud made it all the way through the folderol of an official premiere before it was discovered.
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Tuesday November 5 | 12:15 PM
Ben Swartz, cello
Bach Cello Suites nos. 1 & 6
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Tuesday Morning Meditation Tuesdays 7:30 AM| Parish House
An early Tuesday Morning Meditation meets in our beautiful Parish House at 7:30 to 8:30 AM each Tuesday. We explore and experiment a bit, so if you have some ideas or are a little adventurous, this brief coming side by side with others in your church community may bring some welcome fun, joy and/or peace to your day. This is for "drop-in" participation - no long term obligations. Never meditated before? Drop by and give it a try. Feel free to contact Gary Riccio at
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Lectio Divina | Quiet Reflection with Bible Passage| Wednesdays 1PM | Joy's Office in the Parish House, 3rd Floor
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The Rev. Joy Fallon brings a short bible passage, often one that will be read on the following Sunday; the small group reflects in quiet on it for 10-20 minutes; then group members may offer thoughts. People are not required to say anything. This ancient practice may lead to a deeper understanding of scripture, or a glimpse of how God may be present in your own life. It is a small, open group for anyone interested. Drop in once or weekly; no experience needed.
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going on at
King's Chapel?
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Volunteer: Sign up for Hospitality
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Anyone can help!
Enter your email address and select a spot to fill. New volunteers may choose to co-host with a buddy.
Questions? email hospitality@kings-chapel.org
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We are grateful to those who provide for flowers each week, during our Morning Prayer service.
If you would like to give flowers in honor of a loved one, please contact Anne Sexton, chair of our Chancel Committee at
annewsexton1@gmail.com . The cost for an arrangement is $85; a check can be mailed to the Parish House, indicating the date you have chosen and the inscription you would like.
We have the following dates open for the remainder of the year:
DECEMBER 1ST, 15, 22ND, 29TH
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Contributing to Between Sundays
Our e-newsletter is sent each Thursday afternoon. Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email
administrator@kings-chapel.org with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at 5 PM.
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Accessibility Assists
Our beautiful Georgian sanctuary was designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754. To make our services and programs more accessible, one of the box pews has been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those wheelchair users to that pew. Additionally, we have installed an accessible bathroom on our main floor. An usher can direct you to the vestry.
A sound system has been installed in the sanctuary of The Chapel to amplify the sound during worship services. Hearing assistance devices are available for your use. Please see an Usher for assistance.
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