Keeping King's Chapel's members and friends connected each week between Sunday worship services with updates from the Parish House.
From the Minister:  
Guest Preacher - Jake Bitner

Jake Bitner has an MDiv from the University of Chicago and an MSW from Simmons College. He has been an outpatient clinical psychotherapist in Marlborough for the last year. He is currently beginning a new job, working with residential mental health programs in Boston. His academic background has focused on Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as the integration of spiritual and psychotherapy. Jake has preached for King's Chapel in the past. 
From the Parish House

Holiday Closing

The Parish House offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday July 3rd and 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Summer BBQs | Save the Dates!

Following our tradition, please plan to join us for informal barbecues in the  beautiful garden behind the Parsonage and Parish House on these summer  evenings:   
  • July 12 and 26 
  • August 16, all at 7 PM.
The main course and drinks will be provided, but we'd love you to bring a side dish or dessert. If it rains, we'll eat indoors.

July picnics are held after our Wednesday Communion services in The Little Chapel at 64 Beacon Street. Services are at 6 PM.

Please RSVP to Gretchen Horton,  Parish Administrator,  [email protected]

We look forward to having you join us!
Summer Services

For the month of July the Wednesday Communion service will be held at the Little Chapel at 64 Beacon Street at 6 PM each week. 

During August, there will be no Morning Light or Wednesday Communion services.  Morning Prayer services will continue each Sunday at 11 AM.  

We welcome everyone to join us back to our full schedule beginning again in September. 

Enjoy the summer!
Stewardship 2017

The 2017 Stewardship Pledge drive continues to receive pledges throughout the year.  We are grateful to those who have pledged their financial support to King's Chapel, allowing us to plan for growth in the coming year.  To date, we have received almost 50% of our pledge goal.  Can you help us reach the 50% goal by the end of the month?
 




If you did not receive a pledge card, contact Gretchen Horton at the Parish House offices at 617-227-2155 x 108, who will be happy to send one to you!

King's Chapel and Racial Justice

Members of King's Chapel are eager to continue the dialogue of racial justice and equality, begun last year and strengthened through our most recent book group, Waking up White.  For members and friends wanting to know of more opportunities to become engaged in a greater community conversation, we will post events here when available. 

There will be  public communal reading on the Common at  noon  on  July 3rd  of Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"   For more information on this event, click here

For more information on community opportunities, you may contact Amanda at [email protected]


From the Freedom Trail
King's Chapel Harborfest



King's Chapel is again participating in Boston
Harborfest, America's largest Fourth of July Festival!  From  Thursday June 29 through Tuesday July 4 , swing by King's Chapel for tours and programs beginning every 15 minutes. Activities include our signature Bells and Bones Tours, Art and Architecture Tours, Revolutionary King's Chapel Talks, crafts, and family activity books. Pre-sale tickets for Harborfest
Bells and Bones Tours are already available in our online store. We hope to see you there!
"We Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, and Weep with Those Who Weep" 
                                              ~ Romans 12:15

We are joyful for Ray Hardin's successful surgery last week.  Ray is now at Sherrill House for physical therapy, and would love visitors!  Please contact Ray directly to schedule the best time to visit. 
In This Issue

 
 
Sunday Services
July 2
Morning Light | 9 AM
At the Little Chapel
Guest Preacher Jake Bitner
 
Morning Prayer | 11 AM
Guest Preacher Jake Bitner 
  • Carson Cooman, Guest Organist
  • Thomas Gregg, Soloist
  • Amy Meyer, Lay Reader
  • Paul Luca, Head Usher
  • Cliff Allen, Usher in Charge
  • Michael Bergeron,  Cathy Price, and Paul Luca, Ushers
  • Lia Atanat, Verger
The Readings:
  • Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 
  • Old Testament:        
    Genesis 22:1-14,                 Jeremiah 28:5-9
  • New Testament:  
    Matthew 10:40-42 
 
The flowers on the communion table are given by Cornelia Zinsser in loving memory of her brother, David Perkins, who struggled to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
 
At the communion rail following the service,
Bill Kuttner will greet those interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
 
After the service, all are invited to Punch on the Bricks,
hosted by Cathy Price and friends of the Hospitality Committee.
 
Wednesday Service
July 5

Holy Communion |  6 PM at The Little Chapel
Rev. Joy Fallon will preach
  • Emily Bieber, Soloist
  • Brad Werner, Verger
From the Bench:
By Heinrich Christensen

Happy Summer!

The choir and music director wish you all a happy and restorative summer. 
Carson Cooman, Sean Lair, and various soloists from the choir will keep the music playing all summer long while Heinrich is off on sabbatical. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the Concert Series 60th anniversary season - mark your calendar today for the opening concert on  October 29 , J.S. Bach's beloved Magnificat  and his son C.P.E. Bach's recently rediscovered Festival Cantata.


Tuesday Recitals
Tuesday, July 4 |  12:15 PM

Cheryl Van Ornam
plays the C.B. Fisk Organ
"Patriotic Fireworks for Organ"

Staff Absences

Joy will be away through July 4. Guest preachers will be here for each service:

Sunday July 2 - Jake Bitner

Heinrich will be away on sabbatical during the months of July and August.  Carson Cooman and Sean Lair will provide music for our services in his absence.

Gretchen will be out of the office June 30 - July 5.

Parish House offices are closed July 3 and 4. 
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Contributing to Between Sundays

Our  enewsletter is sent each Thursday afternoon.  Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email Brad at [email protected]  with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at noon!
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.

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.