Category: Stories from Our Church
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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…
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Pew News: April 12, 2024
Dear Members and Friends- SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP You are invited to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter April 14th at 9:00am, in person or Zoom. Rev. Vicky Hanjian, guest preacher, will be leading worship along with Music Minister Sean McMahon. Sermon is titled “A Recognition Event” from Luke 24:36-48 and Hosea 6:1-3. Sunday School is available. Rev. Charlotte…
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Pew News: April 4, 2024
Dear Members and Friends- SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP You are invited to join us for the Second Sunday after Easter April 7th at 9:00am, in person or Zoom. Rev. Janet Newton, guest preacher, will be leading worship along with Sean McMahon. Sermon is “Talking About Trees” from John 20:19-23 with a contemporary reading from Adrienne Rich. It is an…
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Easter Sunday 2024
Easter morning dawned a sunny day and at the Chilmark Community Church, both young and old celebrated the Resurrection of Christ.
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St. Peter, a Saintly Supper 3/26/24
Tuesday night, church and community members gathered for the last Saintly Supper of the winter 2024 season. The evening’s topic was Saint Peter, the Rock. Sean led those gathered in lively discussions about saints, sainthood, and Catholicism, as well as in soulful song. The dinner served was delicious! Many thanks to Sara Carr for the…
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Pew News: March 22, 2024
Journey into Jerusalem Dear Members and Friends- PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP You are invited to join us for Palm/Passion Sunday March 24th at 9:00am, in person or Zoom. Rev. Charlotte will be leading worship along with Music Minister Sean McMahon. Nearly 2000 years ago, Palm Sunday marked the beginning of the last week of the mortal…
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Pew News: March 15, 2024
Dia duit (Gaelic “God be with you”) Dear Members and Friends- THIS SUNDAY WORSHIP You are invited to join us for the Fifth Sunday in Lent March 17th at 9:00am, in person or Zoom. Rev. Charlotte will be leading worship along with Music Minister Sean McMahon. The theme will be Deep in Our Hearts based on John…
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St. Francis, a Saintly Supper 3/12/24
Tuesday night, both community and church members gathered to learn about the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of Ireland, and to break bread together. The evening started with singing, the lesson, and prayers, and finished with delicious and nutritious Irish themed food. Many thanks to Sean for the lively music and for baking…
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Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! Join us for Holy Week
Worship with us, either in person or Zoom, on Palm Sunday March 24th 9am led by Rev. Dr. Wright with special music by Sean McMahon and Violet Southwick. Easter Sunday March 31st 9am. Led by Rev. Dr. Charlotte Wright and Sean McMahon, Music Minister. Easter Egg Hunt and Coffee Hour Reception for all ages following Easter worship at 10am…