The Chilmark Community Church

Category: Stories from Our Church

  • April 12 Rev. Arlene Bodge: new contact info

    Rev. Arlene preached on the 12th admonishing the congregation to rest on the Spirit in their upcoming time of transition.  She gave all sorts of parting advice and it was well received. Her off-island contact information is: Arlene Bodge, 303 Brooksby Drive, Unit 218, Peabody, MA 01960.  Her phone after May 1 will be 978-587-2699.

  • Easter plus

    After the harp and the flutes, the scripture for the day and the hymns celebrating Easter, After the egg hunt, We celebrated Bob Conway’s thirty years of service to the Chilmark Community Church. The usual pick up soccer followed.      

  • Antique Post Cards of Church

    Kim Manter Cottrill sent these new post cards.

  • Clair Ganz joins Chilmark Community Church

    It was with great joy that the congregation welcomed Claire into our membership on Sunday, October 26.  Thank God for bringing her to us and bless her every day.

  • October 19,2014 Order of Worship

    Chilmark Community Church October 19,2014 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Laity Sunday Laity Sunday is an invitation for the whole church to remember that all the baptized, lay and clergy together, are the people of God. Our English word “laity” comes from the Greek word “laos” meaning, “people.” That same word lies at the root of another…

  • “Spirit Song a Triumph”

    Lia Kahler entertained a full house with her fabulous voice on Sunday, September 14.Also performing were her friends Phil Dietterich, organ, and Richard Gordon, piano. Phil played his original arrangements of two spirituals, Ride On King Jesus and There is a Balm in Gilead. Richard played a stirring piano concerto, Allegro de concierto por piano by Enrique…

  • A prayer from August 24

    God our holy Parent, the magnitude and mystery of the universe is a simple thing to you; help us to come to you with both awe and trust.  Christ Jesus our holy Brother, the wonder of the Gospel of love is a free gift from you; help us to come to you with open hearts. …

  • THE NET: Youth group beings in Sept.

    Stay posted for further information. Island churches are forming an ecumenical youth group. Its proposed name is The Net. Please read the guiding principles and goals below and then sign off on this memorandum if you wish to participate. Each participating church is expected to provide financial support and assist a paid youth group leader.…

  • Ghana trip invitation May 26-June 9

     October Update:  Plans may change due to health issues in Africa.  Please contact Carol and David for current information. August 2, 2014   Dear Friend:  At one time you indicated interest in possibly travel with us to Ghana. Enclosed is our next proposed trip scheduled for May 26- June 9, 2015.  Although, it is still…