Rev. Dr. Leslie D. Callahan, pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Philadelphia since 2009, leads services at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs this Sunday, July 21.

As the Island’s cost of living continues to rise, local community supper programs are seeing an increase in residents looking for relief, with demand for food at an all-time high this year. 

For the first time in its 142-year history, the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs will be open for worship on Easter Sunday, with three different Island churches holding services there.

A unique holiday seasons offers virtual and in-person services.

Religious institutions on the Island have struggled with the decision of whether to open this summer, noting the challenges of holding services in small enclosed spaces.

A transcript of the Easter Sunday sermon delivered by podcast from the pastor of the Federated Church in Edgartown.

Churches around the Island are hosting virtual Good Friday and Easter services.

Worshipers across Martha’s Vineyard prayed and lighted candles during Palm Sunday services that were held online or pre-recorded by Island ministers.

Religious services are still taking place around the Island in various ways.

Many houses of worship around the Island are hosting virtual religious services.