Tues., January 7, 2025
The Chapel St. Chronicle
Welcome to the Chapel Street Chronicle, your weekly St. John’s digest.
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"Pilgrims of the Stars"
The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn
The story of The Epiphany begins with a question hanging in the night sky: “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?”
The Magi's question echoes across centuries, inviting us into their journey — a journey written in the language of light. The Reverend Aaron Jenkyn preaches on the lessons the stars teach us and the ways we too can become Pilgrims of the Stars.
Go and Do!
Noticing Light, works by Christina Watka, at 3S ARTSPACE
Visit 3S ArtSpace in Portsmouth, NH to see their gallery exhibit, Noticing Light. Inspired by natural beauty, artist Christina Watka creates joyful spaces that reflect the interplay between light, fullness, movement, and stillness. Perhaps take some time to reflect on how you are noticing the light in your own life this Epiphany. Exhibit remains through January 28, 2025. More info available here.
Looking for more connections to The Epiphany?
The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn shares this: "The Journey of the Magi," by T.S. Eliot, tells the story of a magi’s journey to see the Christ child and the profound inner transformation it sparks. Written during Eliot’s own deepening faith and conversion to Anglicanism, the poem reflects how true spiritual encounters quietly but radically reshape how we see the world.
Music for the season!
In case you missed Concerts On The Hill "St. John's Selects" premiere performance last month, here's an excerpt of "Greensleeves," from Joel Spears' hauntingly beautiful lute performance in our very own Roberts Hall. Look for more of these intimate salon-style presentations in the future!
Looking for more light?
Click the image above to see our inaugural Star Festival for The Epiphany, complete with star words, music from The Chapel Street Band, and lots of other fun stuff!
From the desk of The Rev. Anne Williamson
Anne shares this excerpt entitled "The Work of Christmas," an impassioned call to begin the work of Christmas: to serve the least, the last and the lost. It comes from the book entitled "The Mood of Christmas and Other Celebrations," by Howard Thurman.
When the song of the angels is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and princes are home,
when the shepherds are back with their flocks,
the work of Christmas begins:
to find the lost,
to heal the broken,
to feed the hungry,
to release the prisoner,
to rebuild the nations,
to bring peace among the people,
to make music in the heart.
What are you reading? Listening to? Thinking about? Do you have any great recommendations that you're eager to share? Let Aaron know!