Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard

Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard We are an intentionally welcoming congregation of diverse faiths and shared values, fostering spiritu We welcome new members and friends.

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The UUSMV welcomes all people to contribute to conversations on this page and to share content directly related to Unitarian Universalism. Wall posts, comments, photos, and other content posted on this page are expected to be relevant, respectful, and in keeping with the Unitarian Universalist principles. The UUSMV has the right to delete any inappropriate content from this page, including but not limited to: irrelevant content, redundant content, hateful content, malicious content, uncivil or disrespectful content, attacks or complaints against an individual, financial solicitations, endorsements of a political candidate or party, and content that violates Facebook’s terms of use, code of conduct, or other policies. Content that violates Facebook’s policies may also be reported. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard has been providing an open, liberal religious presence on the island of Martha's Vineyard since 1860, when, on July 18 of that year, "a small group of men seeking religious opportunity" founded what was first called The Unity Church of Holmes Hole, Massachusetts. Now, 143 years later, we still share our founders' vision - to provide an opportunity where people are united in respecting the importance of each individual and in believing that the final test of a religious community is the service that community can give toward the enrichment of human lives. To become a member is simple – sign the Membership Book – and at the same time profound – you become an integral part of an active religious community. We are a member society of the Unitarian Universalist Association which emphasizes working principles rather than doctrines. It is a non-creedal religion which respects the diversity and intelligence of people.

Our Wayside PulpitThe Wayside Pulpit offers a message of welcome, reflection, and inspiration to all who pass by or visi...
09/10/2026

Our Wayside Pulpit
The Wayside Pulpit offers a message of welcome, reflection, and inspiration to all who pass by or visit Stevens Chapel. Here is our current message.

We hope you can join us on Sunday, September 13 at 10 a.m. for "Unitarian Universalist and Prayer...(an ongoing conversa...
09/10/2026

We hope you can join us on Sunday, September 13 at 10 a.m. for "Unitarian Universalist and Prayer...(an ongoing conversation!)" with Rev. Judy Campbell
Rev. Dr. Judith Campbell, was the settled minister here at UUSMV from 2001-2008. After that she and her husband Chris Stokes remained on the island for a few more years and Judy worked for the New England UUA District as a ministerial settlement consultant. She began her mystery writing career when she was on MV, and it continues to this day. She claims to be almost completely semi-retired, but continues with preaching, writing, teaching writing, and her activity in the UU retired Ministers Association.

We hope you can join us on Sunday, September 6 at 10 a.m. for "What is Unitarian Universalism" by David SchwartzThis is...
09/03/2026

We hope you can join us on Sunday, September 6 at 10 a.m. for "What is Unitarian Universalism" by David Schwartz
This is a recorded Sermon by David Schwartz, a UU minister from Boulder, Colorado.
Rev. David Schwartz is the 2025 winner of the Universalist Association Skinner Sermon Award, " Good Faith, Bad Faith and No Faith"
Our service will be in person and on Zoom.

We hope you can join us this Sunday, August 16 for “Midwifing Moral Courage” with Rev. Vicky Hanjian (No Zoom Option thi...
08/13/2026

We hope you can join us this Sunday, August 16 for “Midwifing Moral Courage” with Rev. Vicky Hanjian
(No Zoom Option this Sunday)
“Love as a midwife to moral courage reframes bravery not as a loud, aggressive force, but as a painful, necessary labor of care. Like a midwife, love does not create the potential for courage from nothing; instead, it holds space, witnesses pain, and breathes with us until what is right can be safely brought into the world.”
Sunday’s sermon will explore the metaphor of “love as a midwife” in giving birth to moral courage as we continue to move together through a labor fraught with confusion and pain and lies.

We hope you can join us on Sunday, August 9 for “It Takes Courage to be Crocus Minded” with Rev. Kristen HarperThe Rev. ...
08/07/2026

We hope you can join us on Sunday, August 9 for “It Takes Courage to be Crocus Minded” with Rev. Kristen Harper
The Rev. Dr. Kristen L. Harper has served as the minister of the Unitarian Church of Barnstable, Unitarian Universalist, for 24 years. She was only the second woman of African descent to be called through the settlement process to a UU congregation and the longest serving woman of color in our Association's history. Rev. Harper received her graduate degree from Meadville/Lombard Theological School and served churches in Chicago, Lansing, MI, New York, New York, and Ormond Beach, FL prior to being called to Cape Cod. She lives in Marstons Mills with her puppy Levi and cat Advent.

Our New Wayside PulpitThe Wayside Pulpit offers a message of welcome, reflection, and inspiration to all who pass by or ...
08/07/2026

Our New Wayside Pulpit
The Wayside Pulpit offers a message of welcome, reflection, and inspiration to all who pass by or visit Stevens Chapel. Here is our current message.

Please note, there will be no service at Stevens Chapel on Sunday, August 2nd.We are hoping you can join us as UUSMV Vis...
08/01/2026

Please note, there will be no service at Stevens Chapel on Sunday, August 2nd.
We are hoping you can join us as UUSMV Visits Union Chapel for a service with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
Visit in person at 10 am (doors open at 9:30 am) or online.
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ and a nationally respected preacher, author, filmmaker, and social justice advocate. Through his work with The Unashamed Media Group, he creates faith-based media and storytelling centered on justice, hope, and liberation.
Dr. Moss is known for blending theology, African American history, jazz, and hip hop into a powerful message of faith and social transformation. His work has been featured on On Being and other national platforms, and he was recognized by Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary as one of the most effective preachers in the English language.

We hope you can join us on Sunday July 26 for “From Our Mountain of Despair, A Stone of Hope” with Rev. Rob HardiesWe wi...
07/23/2026

We hope you can join us on Sunday July 26 for “From Our Mountain of Despair, A Stone of Hope” with Rev. Rob Hardies
We will hew out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope. – Martin Luther King, Jr. In his I Have a Dream speech, Dr. King speaks of a faith that allows us to fashion hope from despair. What is this hope born of despair? And what are the practices by which we chip away at our mountain of despair until all that remains in our hands is small, sturdy stone called hope?
Rev. Rob Hardies, our former interim minister and frequent summer preacher, returns to UUSMV in July to share two sermons about how we find hope in difficult times. Blending practical wisdom and spiritual inspiration, these sermons suggest new ways of accessing hope when hope feels hard to find.

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