The Rev. Alden Besse, pastor, sailor, president of the Martha’s Vineyard Peace Council and spiritual leader of the Vineyard Crop Walk, died on Dec. 13.
Churches
2017
February 24, 2017
The Rev. Dr. Leo Christian had found a welcoming community in his new position as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven and the Gay Head Community Baptist Church in Aquinnah.
January 5, 2017
Each night of the week during the winter, Island churches take turns opening their doors to offer free meals and beds.
2016
April 26, 2016
The Rev. William L. Clark will be installed as minister of the Vineyard’s Unitarian Universalist congregation on May 22.
March 23, 2016
From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday and Easter Sunday, church services take place at houses of worship, on beaches and in parish houses around the Island.
March 16, 2016
Hospitality Homes, a system of homeless shelters hosted and organized by Island churches, is nearing the end of its first year, with administrators, coordinators and volunteers declaring success.
