Category: Worship & Teaching

  • Waiting for the Spirit, May 17, 2026

    Waiting for the Spirit, May 17, 2026

    Our service on Sunday, May 17th, was special. Sean McMahon preached on “Waiting for the Spirit” Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for moreWaiting for the SpiritThe Spirit is a gift for those who wait for her.Sean McMahonMay 17 READ IN APP Listen to post · 17:57Scripture ReadingActs 1:6-14When the apostles had come together, they asked Jesus, “Lord, is this…

  • April 12 Worship 2nd Sunday in Easter

    April 12 Worship 2nd Sunday in Easter

    Rev. Mary Michael Leahy presiding. Rev. Leahy preached on Doubting Thomas. John 20:19-31        While I speak about the readings for a few moments, let yourself  imagine that you are a modern day apostle and Thomas is someone in your life that used to have faith, or wants to have faith, or maybe needs to have…

  • Becoming Bread

    Becoming Bread

    “I am the bread of life.” “I am the living bread.” Familiar words for sure. So familiar that we don’t often stop to ask ourselves “What did he mean by that?” Many years ago, right after we first moved here, I worked a couple mornings a week in a friend’s bakery. Each evening, my friend…

  • Sept 14, 2025 Sermon by Sean McMahon

    Sept 14, 2025 Sermon by Sean McMahon

  • 3 Sunday in Easter

    3 Sunday in Easter

    Rev. Vicky Hanjian was our guest pastor and preached on John 21:1-17. It was an inspiring sermon..see below. Breakfast on the Beach John 21:1-17 Chilmark May 4, 2025 Vicky Hanjian There had been a terrible breach of the friendship between Peter and Jesus. At a point when Peter might have shown incredible courage by affirming…

  • February 23, 2025 Sermon by Vicky Hanjian, The View From Mt. Nebo 2

    February 23, 2025 Sermon by Vicky Hanjian, The View From Mt. Nebo 2

    Guest Minister Vicky Hanjian’s preaches for the church on the Sunday between Charlotte’s move and Janet’s arrival.

  • The Blessing of the Fleet, 2024

    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…

  • Sunday School Creation at Featherstone

    Sunday School Creation at Featherstone

    The Sunday School spring project was entered into the Featherstone Center’s THE ART OF FLOWERS and will be exhibited from May 5-26th 2024. The piece’s name is Sunday Morning Patchwork from Menemsha Crossroad and signed by Claire, Andy, Valentina, Georgiana, Clayton, Alexander, Callum, Jude, Tasher and Isla. The piece’s medium is recycled glass vase, tissue paper, glue, food coloring…

  • Vicky Hanjian’s Sermon April 14, 2024

    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…