Dear Members and Friends,
COMMUNION SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Come join us for worship Sunday December 1st at 9:00am, in person or Zoom. Rev. Charlotte will lead worship with Music Minister Sean McMahon. The key themes of the Advent season are watchful waiting, preparation, and justice. In this new liturgical year, the Gospel of Luke will be the primary Gospel proclaimed. This Sunday’s reading Luke 21:25-36 is taken from the last chapter prior to the crucifixion in which Jesus is teaching in the Temple. Worship order attached. Sunday School. Zoom link below.
OFFERING OF MUSIC AND LIGHT
Sunday December 1 at 5pm
Island artists and musicians join together to brighten the darker days of winter.
Sean McMahon, Adele Dreyer, Georgie Halliday, Rabbi Lori Shaller, Warren Doty, Loon Lane Players, storytellers, poets and other guests.
Music, Candle Lighting, Reception, Free, All are Welcome! Help needed with baking and finger food reception. Claire will make soup!
DECEMBER PROJECT- CWS Blanket Ministry
In December the Chilmark Church will participate in the Church World Service (CWS) Blanket ministry.It is an easy way to be a part of a broad-reaching mission to provide our neighbors that are experiencing poverty, displacement or disaster with a warm blanket to comfort them in their time of need. Join other generous donors and provide comfort and warmth to our neighbors in need. For example: $10 = CWS blanket, $30 = Three CWS blankets (2 wool and 1 fleece), $60 = Blanket bundle! 3 wool and 3 fleece.
KAIROS BIBLE STUDY DURING ADVENT
Wednesday December 4, 11 & 18 @ 10:30 am, First Church of West Tisbury Sanctuary
Kairos Bible Study will resume for three Wednesdays prior to Christmas. We’ll be looking at Biblical wisdom found in Luke, Isaiah, Ruth and Ecclesiastes. The theme is “Words For The Beginning.” All are welcome. No experience necessary. For more information contact Vicky Hanjian via email at armenvicky@gmail.com or call 508-696-8225.
CHILMARK CHURCH HOLIDAY FLEA
at the Community Center! Sunday, December 15th 10am-3pm.
Vendors, lunch food, fresh greens, baked goods and a “trinket and treasure” table. Help needed with set-up (Saturday), baking, making fresh greens and the day-of sale. Contact Emily Broderick erbroderick@hotmail.com or Marie Wise lmariewise@hotmail.com if you want to help day-of, with baked goods, greens gathering, centerpiece making at mid-week greens workshop.
LOOKING FORWARD
- Sunday December 1st – First Sunday of Advent
- Sunday December 1st – Offering of Music and Light with reception at 5pm
- Sunday December 8th – Second Sunday of Advent and An Interactive Children’s “Christmas Story” during worship
- Sunday December 15th – Third Sunday of Advent
- Sunday December 15th – Chilmark Holiday Flea @ Community Center 10-3
- Sunday December 22nd – Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Tuesday December 24th – Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service 5pm
Invitation for Worship Service
Sunday December 1, 2024
Chilmark Community Church’s Personal Meeting Room
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