Category: photographs of recent events
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Celebrating the Chilmark Church
The Celebration for the church and our invited guests was last Sunday, September 15th. What a beautiful day! We shared our stories of resilience, courage and faithfulness – past, present and future – with food, music and community. The church has worked hard over the past 2 years, so it is now time to celebrate that journey together. Though…
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Guest Preacher Reverend Nell Fields, August 4, 2024
Rev. Nell Fields came across the sound from Waquoit to fill the pulpit while Rev. Charlotte was in Connecticut. The congregation was treated to an upbeat sermon on “Original Blessings” (as opposed to Original sin). The Celtic folk in the pews were especially touched. She tailored the communion service on an early church emphasis on…
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We Welcome New Church Members
Chilmark Community Church welcomed 4 new members Sunday, the 28th: Ian Goff, Brian Kennedy, Virginia Barbatti and Aaron Barbatti. We are so blessed to have these 4 amazing people join our ranks.
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Carol Loud Memorial, July 18, 2024
The memorial for Carol Loud on July 18 was a wonderful occasion with music and poetry and remembrances. Phil Dieterich conducted a choir of the Vineyards’ wonderful singers, many of whom sang with Carol in the community chorus or knew her from the years she played the organ and piano at Chilmark Church. Sarah Bayer played flute…
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Children’s Church Fair 2024
What a beautiful day dawned for this year’s Children’s fair! Many thanks to all of the volunteers who made it happen. Thank you, Julie, for the Pony Rides with the Pond view Farm Ponies. Thank you Sarah Shipway for manning the Fish Pond. Thank you, Claire Ganz and Sarah Laux for the Face Painting. Thank…
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The Last Spring Dinner for 2024
There is such comfort in gathering with community over pasta and desserts on a beautiful spring evening. Many thanks to Janet and Tom for preparing a pasta feast, and to everyone who brought supplementary dishes and desserts. The last spring dinner for 2024 was well attended and well appreciated.
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The Blessing of the Fleet, 2024
The community and church members gathered this morning for the Blessing of the Fleet in Menemsha, Ma. As the service progressed, serenaded by the lovely vocals of Molly Conole and Mark Alan Lovewell, the clouds gently cleared. The sun broke through just as flowers were offered with prayers to the sea. After the service, while…
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Claire shows off Sunday School Vase at pizza night.
The vase is on its way to Featherstone Center for the Arts sale. The kids made it Sunday and will decide how to responsibly use any money earned.
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Vicky Hanjian’s Sermon April 14, 2024
“A Recognition Event”Chilmark ChurchApril 14, 2024Hosea 6:1-3Luke 24:36 – 49 We pick up the Easter story just after the folks who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus have shared their “heart-burning” experience of recognizing Jesus in the sharing of bread. The word “recognize” is interesting: to know someone or something because you have seen…