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Worship With Us | Sunday, October 9

Scripture Readings: Psalm 111

First Lesson: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c  Second Lesson: Luke 17:11-19

Morning Light Worship 9:00 AM

In person at 64 Beacon Street and on Zoom at 9:00 AM.

Doors open at 8:45 

Morning Prayer Worship 11:00 AM

In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM.

From the Minister

My Dear Friends—

The sun streams in through my windows as I write, and as I look forward to getting outside to enjoy our high of 71º today, it seems fitting that our lectionary offers us stories of healing this week. From the second book of Kings comes the story of Naaman, his leprosy healed in the Jordan; and from Luke’s gospel comes the story of Jesus healing ten people afflicted with the same disease. At first glance, the “moral” of these stories might seem simple, straightforward: we believe in a God who heals. But I wonder if there isn’t something more for us to discover in these stories? I wonder, as we prepare to baptize one of our little ones into this community of faith on Sunday, if there isn’t something in these stories that speaks to us of the manner in which God effects our

healing. Something, that is, of how God works in and through community. On Sunday, I’ll share a story that I shared a few weeks ago in our Theology on Tap… a story of gifts, gratitude, and my Grams. But for now, I encourage you to spend some time with these stories, and give some attention to the journeys the afflicted take to healing. Neither the haughty Naaman nor the humble Samaritan are cured instantly. How do we make sense of their experiences—and their responses to those experiences? Hint: you may want to read a bit further in 2 Kings! In faith and love, David

From the Bench

While most of the choir is enjoying a well deserved long weekend after last week’s exertions, the remaining crew will delight you with some Shaker Songs and an improvisational interpretation of the gospel reading. Heinrich will play 3 jazzy settings of traditional Lutheran chorales reinvented by German composer Johann Matthias Michel. 

We are again offering Coffee Hour !

We are continuing with our weekly coffee hour, held after Morning Prayer each Sunday. This week features Gregg Sorensen, once again. If anyone is interested in signing up to host coffee hour, know that it need not be a burden! The joy is in the community! Contact Gregg to sign up or if you have any questions. 

Monday, October 10 we are closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Dinner Honoring Environmentalist and UUSC Thursday, Oct 13 - Seats Available

As a supporter of the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee), King’s Chapel has 10 tickets to their annual celebration of a Human Rights leader, this year Catherine Coleman Flowers, an internationally recognized environmental activist and author of Waste: One Woman's Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret.  The dinner is on Thursday, October 13 at the Kennedy Library, with the UUSC board of trustees and many grassroots leaders.  

We are very proud that Mary Katherine Morn, President of the UUSC, is also our member and Vestry leader. In addition to the speaker, she promises great music, and generally a festive time together celebrating the work. Tickets will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis. Contact Laura@kings-chapel.org if interested.

Free Personalized Tour of the Black Heritage Trail for King’s Chapel Community

Sunday, October 16, 12:20 pm at the Shaw 54th Memorial

You are invited to a special tour of the Black Heritage Trail designed for the King’s Chapel community and led by one of the long-time King’s Chapel historians, William Stilwell. Will also works for the National Park Service, and regularly leads Black Heritage Trail tours for the general public, so his combined knowledge of our church and the Trail is ideal. To see Will’s lecture last year about King’s Chapel before the Civil War click here.

The tour is free, thanks to the National Park Service. Those at the church for Morning Prayer worship will leave at 12:15 from the church. Those not at the church can meet us at the first stop, the Shaw 54th Memorial across from the State House on Beacon Street, just two blocks from the church. This is a walking tour covering 1.4 miles of Beacon Hill so bring comfortable shoes and some snacks. The tour will last about 2 hours. We end at the African America History Museum on Joy Street (Sunday hours 10-4). RSVPS to Laura appreciated but not required (laura@kings-chapel.org)

From Environmental  Action Initiative

EAI Conversations Series: Brad Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation

Tuesday October 18 | 5 PM | In person and on Zoom

The Environmental Action Initiative Conversations series continues this month with a discussion with Brad Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), to overview CLF’s work on confronting the climate crisis in New England. A former White House senior appointee during the Clinton administration, Brad was the Regional Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region and served as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection where he set the toughest stormwater pollution standards in the nation; initiated and negotiated the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to control greenhouse gas emissions from power plants; and secured permanent protection for more than 800,000 acres of watershed lands under threat of development in New Jersey’s Highlands region.

During his time at CLF, Brad has overseen numerous successes in the courtroom and in state houses throughout New England. Under his leadership, CLF has taken on Exxon, Shell, and Gulf Oil for their failure to protect communities and prepare their facilities for climate impacts. CLF has also succeeded in passing enforceable new climate laws in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine.

All are welcome to join us in person at. the Parish House at 64 Beacon St on October 18 at 5 PM. The event will also be live-streamed on Zoom. To register for in person attendance, please contact Laura Zeugner.

Ring the Paul Revere Bell to Alarm the Populace!

The 11th hour of the 11th day of October approaches. I’m hoping for Fair Weather and no wind, and I’m also hoping for a good crowd for the Ringing of the Bells to call attention to the climate disaster. You can either ring, or stand in witness outside the gates and hold signs (or not. We just need a good presence out there) 

And you can join us for pub lunch, if you have time and inclination! Please do come if you can, and please do let me know.

Thanks for your presence in this endeavor during the last year plus,

--Sylvia Soderberg

From the Community Action Committee

Get Out the Vote

This November’s election will be critical in terms of electing officials who value the stewardship of our planet and the urgency of action now to lower carbon emissions, and who will advocate, lobby, and vote for legislation that supports social justice for all people and environmental sustainability. 

The Environmental Action Initiative and Community Action Committee are joining together for this King’s Chapel effort to Get out the Vote in 2022! Please read our community blog entry here to find organizations that will provide the framework to send letters, postcards, make calls or donations ~ all to encourage voting across the country.  Now is the time for us to take action!  These organizations know that a surge of new votes could really change the tide in some states. Every vote can make a difference. For more information contact Cynthia Perkins cbhperkins@gmail.com.

From the Stewardship Committee

Stewardship is the outward sign of our love for and commitment to King’s Chapel and each other. Your generous support of the church during the Covid-19 pandemic allowed our beloved community to innovate, grow, and thrive despite external challenges. Now, it is time to come together to build upon that success as we define King’s Chapel’s next chapter.  Our responsibility as members and friends is to raise $250,000, which is 24% of the church's total anticipated income for 2022. We have only a few more months to reach out goal.  How can you help?

Special Match Opportunity for First-Time Donors

If you have never supported the Stewardship campaign before, now is the perfect time! The Stewardship Committee is pleased to offer a dollar-for-dollar match of the first $1,500 received from first-time supporters to the 2022 campaign. We'll let you know if your gift qualifies for the match!

Tales From the Crypt

Our popular Halloween crypt tours are back this year! Every Friday and Saturday from October 14th through 29th the History Program will lead our popular Tales from the Crypt tour. Tours are at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm and last approximately 45 minutes. These tours sell out every year so we encourage you to purchase your ticket in advance via Eventbrite here. If you are interested in scheduling a private tour for your group, please reach out to history@kings-chapel.org.

Tuesday Recital

Tuesday, October 11 | 12:15 PM

Next Tuesday marks the return of the Karl Henning Ensemble with some fresh works for flutes, horn, and more.



Virtual Bible Study | Wednesdays | 6:15 PM via Zoom

Join us for our weekly lectionary based bible study, beginning at 6:15 PM. Contact Tim Nelson Hoy to register.

Weekly Thursday Coffee

Thursdays at 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 

David and Mandi welcome a new furry family member!

Fig is making a new home in the Parish House!