Pew News: May 10, 2024

Sunday May 26th at Menemsha Harbor (by Texaco station) at 9am. We will have the beloved annual Blessing of the Fleet – commerical, leisure and Coast Guard – as our Sunday worship (rain or shine). Mark Alan Lovewell and Molly Conole will be our musical guests (pictured). They sing, play guitar and other instruments, and tell tales of the sea through their maritime collection of New England sea chanties. Invite your family and friends to this wonderful community-wide service in Menemsha 9am Sunday May 26th. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. NO ZOOM. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL PROJECT

A spring project completed by the Sunday School was entered into the Featherstone Center’s THE ART OF FLOWERS and exhibited from May 5-26. The piece name is Sunday Morning Patchwork from Menemsha Crossroad and signed by Claire, Andy, Valentina, Georgiana, Clayton, Alexander, Callum, Jude, Tasher and Isla. The piece’s medium is recycled glass vase, tissue paper, glue, food coloring and ink and will be displayed with a bouquet of fresh Chilmark flowers. The Sunday School will be looking for an assistant as we move into the busy summer, so please let Claire know if you are interested in helping out.

COMMUNITY PIZZA NIGHT

See you Tuesday @ 6pm. Pizza Night at the church is an informal meal where the community at large can gather for camaraderie and food. It starts at 6pm with pizza, potluck salads and desserts, and is followed by Bananagrams for those who want a game.  It’s free and all are welcome. Set up and clean-up help appreciated. Janet and Tom will be preparing our last Spring Community meal on Tuesday May 28th – a Pasta Feast!

The Chilmark Flea Market will be starting on Saturday June 22 and will run Wednesday and Saturdays 9am-2pm until after Labor Day. Several positions are still open: Parking Lot assistant for Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 @ $15 per hour. This is ideal for a younger person who likes to be outside, run around, and tell people where to go. Also The Flea needs Certified Traffic Flaggers for Wed and Sat 9:30-1:30 shifts. This is the North Road traffic detail that manages street flow. It pays $40/hour, requires age over 18 and certification (on-line MA course) which the church will reimburse. This MA Flagger certification is good for two years. Please let Kathy Teel (kateel@comcast.net) or Charlotte know ASAP of your interest or recommendations. 

Lobster Roll Sales begin Tuesday June 25th and run weekly thru August. Emily Broderick (erbroderick@hotmail.com) is collecting sign-ups for the 3 Tuesday shifts – Morning Prep, Afternoon assembly, Sale/Clean up, and, in addition, Wednesday Flea vendor lunch sale (if extra). Sign up for one shift or every week! Please let her know of your schedule.