Church Blog
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Letter from the Bishop November 12,2016
A message from Bishop Devadhar Nov. 12, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Just last Monday, I wrote you a letter in which I quoted John Wesley’s words from Oct. 6, 1774: “I met those of our society who had votes in…
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“Why Noah?” Nov. 6,2016
“Why Noah?” Genesis 5:28-6:8 John 21: 1-7 Chilmark Community Church November 6, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian This morning we are in one of our most beloved and intriguing stories in the early biblical narratives about how the human community came into being – – the story of Noah. Noah appears in the narrative 10 generations…
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St. Francis of Assisi October 30, 2016
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI MATTHEW 10:7-10 CHILMARK COMUNITY CHURCH OCTOBER 30, 2016 REV. ARMEN HANJIAN Mon. is Halloween. All- Hallows Eve is Tues., Nov. 1 – All Saints Day. I would like to introduce you to a saint. St. Francis was born in 1182 and died at age 44, on Oct.3,1226. This month is the…
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Open Ad. Council Meeting
Such serious business at Chilmark Community Church. Not really, but we were taking our job seriously. Getting ready for Nov. 20 Church Conference.
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“What A Difference a Word Makes”
“What a Difference A Word Makes” Luke 18:9-14 Chilmark Community Church October 23, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian A young monk, fresh out of seminary was appointed to a monastery where for hundreds of years, the monks had worked faithfully at making beautiful copies of the ancient sacred texts and scriptures. As the aging Father Abbot…
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“If not Now–When” October 16, 2016
“If Not Now – – When?” Deuteronomy 21:10 – 14 Isaiah 60: 1- 3 Luke 17:20-21 Chilmark Community Church October 16, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian It is a powerful and liberating tradition in this country that we observe the separation of church and state. We do not preach from the pulpit in favor or against…
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“A Certain Royal Dignity” 9/25/16
“A Certain Royal Dignity” Chilmark Community Church September 25, 2016 Esther 4:11-14; 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Luke 14:25-34 We’re looking at a rather fun story from the Hebrew scriptures this morning. The Book of Esther reads like a short novel. It has all the elements of drama, intrigue, struggles with ethics and morality – – and…
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Lia and Friends Sept.11,2016
What a fabulous concert! Pictured in front of the church, left to right, Armen Hanjian (musical saw), Lia Kahler (mezzo- soprano), Phil Dietterich (organ) and Richard Gordon (piano). Photo by Lynn Cristoffers The concert and silent auction before it raised almost $10,000 for the Food Pantry and the All Island Clergy winter homeless shelter program.
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When Worlds Collide 9/11/16
“When Worlds Collide” 1 Kings 21:1-21 Luke 7:36 – 8:3 Chilmark Community Church September 11, 2016 Rev. Vicky Hanjian Naboth is a Vineyarder! He owns a lovely vineyard that has been handed down from generation to generation in his family. His world is one in which he is responsible for caring for his land. But…