About Us
We are an intentionally welcoming congregation of diverse faiths and shared values, fostering spiritual growth, community action, racial equity and universal justice.
Unitarian Universalist Society
of Martha’s Vineyard
Our next service:
“Pathways to Transcendence” with Dr. Ursula Goodenough
Spiritual experience occurs in two contexts: the “numinous” perception of a divine force or supernatural power that is different and separate from the self; and the “mystical” perception of the self as being at-one with all there is. Transcendence commonly connotes an upward, vertical experience that is accessed in numinous frames. Religious naturalists join Asian and Indigenous traditions in […]
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Upcoming Events
May
2
Get Your Hands Dirty (on Purpose!)
3:00pm – 4:00pm
May
3
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
May
3
Member Meeting & Vote of Building Improvements
11:30am
May
3
Dancing & Music – Delanie & Jeremy
4:00pm – 5:30pm
May
8
Project Connect (pre-registered participants only)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
May
10
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
May
11
Parish Committee Meeting
3:00pm – 5:00pm
May
12
Worship Committee
4:30pm
May
14
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
May
15
Project Connect (pre-registered participants only)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
May
16
Island Insight Meditation
10:00am – 11:30am
May
16
TAROT EXPLORATION
5:00pm – 7:00pm
May
17
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
May
17
Dancing & Music – Darby and Sam (Rose-coloured Glasses)
3:00pm – 4:30pm
May
18
Membership & Hospitality Meeting (Zoom)
3:00pm
May
21
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
May
24
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
May
28
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
May
31
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
Jun
4
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
Jun
7
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
Jun
7
Dancing & Music – Flying Elbows Contra Dance
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Jun
8
Parish Committee Meeting
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Jun
11
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
Jun
14
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
Jun
16
Vineyard Sound
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Jun
18
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
Jun
20
Island Insight Meditation
10:00am – 11:30am
Jun
21
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
Jun
23
Vineyard Sound
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Jun
25
Postcarding for Midterm Elections
3:30pm – 7:00pm
Jun
28
Sunday Service at 10 am
10:00am
Universal Justice
Our UU Principles call us to affirm:
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
The goal of a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part;
And,
Our UUSMV mission calls us to:
Foster community action and universal justice.
See how we live our mission and principles through community and justice actions…
Rent of Chapel
The Chapel is a warm and intimate space for Weddings and other Rites of Passage,
meetings, or other gatherings. It seats up to 110 people. For more information on
renting the chapel, contact the church administrator or contact us here.
UUA President Sofía Betancourt’s Message
A message from UUA President Sofía Betancourt
“Each and all of us is in fact a vital part of the fabric of this nation, deeply beloved and deserving of protection, safety, and belonging.“
Click below to read the message in its entirety.
“We Are Unitarian Universalists”
from Unitarian Universalist Association
UUSMV YouTube Channel
Providing Pastoral Care for Our Congregation
Rev. Vicky HanjianWe are currently without a settled minister. Rev. Vicki Hanjian is currently providing pastoral care and preaches one Sunday a month. She can be reached at 508-696-8225 or av.hanjian@verizon.net.
We also have three lay pastoral ministers who are available to anyone who needs a caring listener or assistance with Hospice care. They are Jan Casey, Kevin Longval, and Bill Bridwell. To reach our lay pastoral ministers visit our member’s page.