Church Blog
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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…
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April Showers
Dear Members and Friends SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIPApril 6, 2025 We will gather for our Fifth Sunday in Lent and celebrate Communion as time continues to fly by as we delight in the joys of Spring. Come join us for in person worship or on Zoom at 9am Sunday. It is wonderful to hear the Pinkletinks…
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Parsonage Roof Replaced in Preparation for Solar Panel Installation
This spring, the roof on the church parsonage was replaced. The existing roof was over 40 years old and had begun to deteriorate, with broken shingles falling into the gutters and visible signs of wear. At a congregational meeting on March 2nd, 2025, the decision was made to move forward with the replacement in preparation…
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The Lenten Journey Continues
Church Newsletter SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Come join us for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 30th at 9:00am, in person or Zoom, as we continue our Lenten Journey. Rev. Janet Stoddard will lead worship and we are anticipating the joyful return of Sean McMahon back from his brief paternity leave. The focus of the sermon this week is Reconciliation…