Church School Fellowship
Community Covenant: In the love of truth and in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we unite for the worship of
God and the service of all. In keeping with our covenant, we extend a welcome to all families in the greater Boston area. Membership is not required to participate. Email Assistant Minister Sam Holland with questions:
[email protected].
We worship each Sunday at 9:00 AM at the Little Chapel at 64 Beacon Street & 11:00 AM at King's Chapel at 58 Tremont Street. On the first Sunday of the month we also share worship with common cathedral from 12:30 PM- 2:00 PM
(good for older children and youth with a guardian).
Lunchtime Recitals are every Tuesday at King's Chapel, 12:15- 12:45 PM. (Donations appreciated.)
History Program visits and guided tours are open without fee to all members! Please see the History page for days/times.
2023 - 2024 Church School Calendar for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service learning:
OCT, 2023
Hill Fest
Sunday, Oct 1, 12:00-4:00 PM
Hill Fest in Beacon Hill (Mt. Vernon & Charles)
Parish House Open House
Saturday, Oct 14, 10:00- 11:30 AM/ 12:00 PM
Open House & Pumpkin Carving at 64 Beacon Street
(Volunteers are welcome to help!)
Trick or Treat!
Tuesday, Oct 31, 4:30 PM until Trick or Treaters get tired...
Halloween treats at the 5 Branch Street door for Trick or Treaters
NOV, 2023
All Saints & All Souls
Sunday, Nov 5, 11:00 AM
Worship service, All Saints & All Souls: We light candles for those who have
passed (a more somber service but all ages are welcome)
Cradles to Crayons Trip
Saturday, Nov 18 or Nov 25, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Cradles to Crayons volunteer trip.
We will head to the giving factory on the day we are assigned (more information to follow- email Asst. Minister if interested). Only requirement is 5 years and up. Learn more here: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/ Common assignments for volunteer work include: separating donations, creating backpacks or outfits, making cards to encourage other children.
DEC, 2023
Advent Crafts
Sunday, Dec 3, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Fun and Creative Crafts & Activities for Advent (let us know if you have ideas!)
Children's Pageant
Sunday, Dec 24, 5:00 PM
Nativity Pageant at King's Chapel, costumes provided
JAN, 2024
Monday, Jan 15
Dr. MLK Jr. educational trip in Boston (details to follow)
FEB, 2024
Sunday, Feb 11
Shrove PANCAKE! Sunday, and creation of ashes for Ash Wednesday
Lenten Calendar will be available to families, including simple daily activities for at-home faith engagement)
Ash Wednesday/Reading of the Names
Wednesday, Feb 14
Ash Wednesday; ministers distribute ashes at 58 Tremont & noon-time service
At the first five Sundays during Lent, we read the names of the 219 enslaved people who
will be memorialized at King’s Chapel, an experience that could be very meaningful for youth to hear.
MARCH, 2024
Loon Mountain Trip
Saturday, March 16
King's Chapel @ Loon Mountain (please email if interested!)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 24
Palm Sunday: Children and youth who wish to, may distribute and wave palms at Morning Prayer
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31
Easter: Please join us for the celebration!
APRIL, 2024
Fun and Faith Evening
Sunday, April 14, early evening (time to be determined)
Bowling, bingo & a Bible
Earth Day
Monday, April 22
Earth Day service: We will feature reflections from a member of the KC Environmental
Committee.
MAY, 2024
Blessing of the Animals
Service for the Blessing of the Animals: current fur/feather family members, images, or stuffies. Details to come.
JUNE, 2024
Final event or field trip (plans and details to come!)
Bio of New Assistant Minister, Rev. Sam Holland:
Sam comes to Boston most recently from Plymouth, New Hampshire, where they served as
Pastor & Teacher of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ. While there (2020 -
2023), they were proud to welcome over 15 new members, to lead the church in setting up a little
free food pantry, and to organize a regional confirmation program. Sam is passionate about
church programming for all ages, but has extensive experience with leading youth and children
in faith development as well as athletics. Prior to NH, Sam served at Hingham Congregational
Church, United Church of Christ for over five years.
Sam is originally from Asheville, North Carolina. Prior to being ordained in the United Church of
Christ, they attended Boston University’s School of Theology, and focused on Global and
Community Engagement. While in seminary, Sam completed clinical pastoral education at
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (trauma 1) and was engaged in many forms of LGBTQ+
advocacy.
During their undergraduate studies at UNC Asheville, Sam majored in Art History and
minored in Business Marketing while playing NCAA division one soccer. Since playing
competitive soccer, Sam has coached soccer coast to coast, ages 2 - 18. Between their time at
UNC Asheville and Boston University, Sam completed one year of service in AmeriCorps and
ensured zipliners didn’t collide with gorgeous oaks while working as a canopy/zipline guide
outside of Asheville.
Sam is passionate about justice, prayer, Christian community, making jokes, being silly, and
backpacking. They proudly participate in the United Church of Christ’s Next Generation
Leadership Initiative, where they learn about supporting and fortifying congregations that can
be the churches of the future. Sam aims to provide dynamic and transformative leadership.
Sam’s partner and wife, Libby, is a social worker, knitter, and proud co-guardian of the lovely
dilute tortoiseshell cat Lucille (named after Lucille Ball) and the handsome tuxedo cat,
Benjamin. Sam hopes to see you at King's Chapel sometime soon or to catch you in a Zoom at
some point!
