Category: Photographs of Recent Events
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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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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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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…
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The Light of Christmas Eve
The light truly shone bright this Christmas Eve at our Chilmark Community Church. The sanctuary was filled with friends and neighbors, a gathering that reflected the warmth and spirit of our small-town community. The music was heartfelt and moving, with Sean’s soulful vocals and acoustic guitar harmonizing beautifully with Violet’s expressive cello. Together, they filled…
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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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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…