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Lent is a time of spiritual journeying and preparation for the seasons of Easter and Pentecost. It is a time of self- examination, self- denial, penitence and forgiveness in preparation for the renewal of the Easter Season. It is the time when we redouble our efforts, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to draw closer to God in Christ Jesus. Here…

Bishop LaTrelle Easterling of the Baltimore‑Washington Conference is leading us in today’s Lenten devotional. This series offers an opportunity to confess and fast from the sins of racism, discrimination, oppression and exclusion, and feast on the beauty and blessing of the diversity of God’s Church. Watch now

You are invited into a simple, meditative prayer service with Taizé chants as part of your Lenten journey. The first of these pre-recorded services is now available; new services will be added each Wednesday through March 31, 2021. The services will be 30-35 minutes. Author, educator and spiritual director Kate Young Wilder will be our host. The services…

Welcome to the first Sunday of the Lenten Season, 2021. Lent is a forty – day potential season of spiritual preparation for the seasons of Easter and Pentecost. It is a time of reflection, confession and self – examination. It is also the time when we redouble our human efforts, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to draw closer to God in Christ Jesus. Here at Chilmark Community…

Today is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (Lent begins on Ash Wednesday) and we are reflecting on the Transfiguration of Jesus. Scholars down through the ages have discussed extensively the Transfiguration event. Nearly  everyone begins by admitting that they are not sure of exactly what took place. Please note that only the synoptic Gospels – Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28 – 36 and Matthew 17:1-8 and the second letter of…

February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany WORSHIP SERVICE OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING Rev. Ernest Belisle, Pastor Thought for the week God calls Christians, not to be effective and happy, not to be successful and powerful, and not to be wealthy and influential; God calls us only to be faithful, the others are a plus. Please re read each day this inventory.…

Welcome to Chilmark Community Church of Mather’s Vineyard, MA. Our Church family is happy you are worshiping with us. Today’s readings from both the Jewish and Christian Scriptures speak to us of change. Mark tells us that on the Sabbath Day the Rabbi Jesus went to the synagogue and the people were astonished because he “ taught as one…

Welcome! The Pastor and members of Chilmark Community Church welcome you to today’s worship . Thanks for allowing God to lead you to this place! Our Bible readings for the day are from the book of Jonah in the Jewish Scriptures and the gospel of St Mark in the Christian Scriptures. The story of Jonah is fascinating: the man whom God…

Welcome The pastor and members of Chilmark Community Church of Mather’s Vineyard , Massachusetts, welcome you to today’s worship service. Thanks for listening to God’ call to come and worship with us today! Today’s Gospel Reading tells of Jesus’ call of his first disciples. It is the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Jesus did what every other Rabbi in…