Church Blog
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Grand Finale
Tuesday, August 26 was the last evening of Lobster Rolls. Jeanie was out on the road waving to passing cars… a good sport… The usual industry behind the scenes… The great terrace team, ready to serve with a smile!
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August Lobster Rolls
August Lobster Roll Production Lobster Roll sales involve quite a production BUT we have fun doing it. Our fearless leader, Emily, makes it run smoothly, and Jeanie, the lobster, is our cheerleader. Weighing the lobster. Wrapping the rolls. Filling orders Fun!
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Rain or Shine Children Celebrate at the Annual Kid’s Fair
Despite the clouds and cloud bursts, fun was had by all on Saturday morning as the Chilmark Community Church held its annual Kid’s Fair. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who painted faces & t-shirts, decorated cupcakes, blew bubbles, snuggled donkeys, and oversaw the games.
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Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Service
On Sunday, May 25, our church service moved to Menemsha for the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day observance. The Coast Guard participated with a boat and crew, and after the service, the children enjoyed climbing aboard and exploring the vessel. Claire Ganz read the names of all the boats in the harbor…
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Tuesday Pizza Nights Paused for Now
Last week was our final Tuesday Pizza Night for the season. To mark the last gathering, we shared a meal of lasagna, baked ziti, fresh bread, salads, and desserts. Thank you to Tom Ruimerman and Janet Weidner for organizing dinner, to Pam for the homemade bread, and to everyone who contributed salads and sweets. It…
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Mothers’ Day
Banner by Broderick kids years ago. Lilacs by Isla and Emily. Tulips from Charlotte Wright. You never know what will show up on a Sunday morning in Chilmark.
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3 Sunday in Easter
Rev. Vicky Hanjian was our guest pastor and preached on John 21:1-17. It was an inspiring sermon..see below. Breakfast on the Beach John 21:1-17 Chilmark May 4, 2025 Vicky Hanjian There had been a terrible breach of the friendship between Peter and Jesus. At a point when Peter might have shown incredible courage by affirming…
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April 27 Worship with Sean McMahon
It was another special Sunday. With Rev. Stoddard on vacation, Sean McMahon, music minister, preached and played the hymns while Violet Southwick played prelude, interlude and postlude on her violin, a medley of Irish tunes. Sean’s sermon is below: Responsive Reading: 2 Tim. 2:11-13. This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will…
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Ann Deitrich
Obituary Margaret Ann Deitrich (Kammerer), age 93, of Chilmark, peacefully passed away at the Henrietta Brewer House on Sunday April 20, 2025. Margaret “Ann” is survived by her devoted son Charles Deitrich of Chilmark, MA and daughter Rebecca Overgaard (Patrick O’Dea) of Ramsey, N.J. Loving grandmother of Alexandra Overgaard Nunez (Sergio) of Middletown, DE and…