Category: photographs of recent events
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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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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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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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A Fond Farewell to Charlotte Wright
This Sunday morning was bittersweet as we gathered for the last sermon by our interim minister, Rev. Charlotte Wright. With her characteristic thoughtfulness and grace, she led us in worship one final time, offering the same steady presence that has guided our church through these past two years. At coffee hour, we honored Charlotte in…
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Celebrating 2024: A Year of Faith and Fellowship
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” As 2024 draws to a close, these words feel like the perfect way to describe this remarkable year at the Chilmark Community Church. It was a year that marked a fresh chapter as an independent congregation and one filled with moments of faith, joy, and…