About Us

We are a small but growing community of liberal religious thinkers and doers.
We affirm every person’s personal pursuit of truth and meaning, and understand that each person’s spiritual journey is unique. We are a community of all ages, many beliefs and many backgrounds: people who come from different religious backgrounds, people with no religious background, people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who are still discovering their beliefs. We have radical roots and a history as
spiritual people of action. We think for ourselves and draw on many sources to guide our religious journey : scripture and science, nature and philosophy, pagan and ancient traditions, and our personal experiences. We believe that working for social justice is an important part of our spiritual path.
Focusing on what brings us together, we welcome people of all identities: racial, ethnic, sexual orientations and gender identities.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your hopes and your worries, your joys and concerns. Join us on this extraordinary spiritual journey.


Our Mission

The Mission of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard:
We are an intentionally welcoming congregation of diverse faiths and shared values, fostering spiritual growth, community action, racial equity and universal justice.

Our Vision

Our Vision for 2025 adopted by UUSMV members May 16, 2021:
In 2025, we are vibrant, healthy, multigenerational, and caring congregation that lives our Unitarian Universalist Principles. In support of our Mission, we have….

  • Built a loving and supportive, multicultural community.
  • Created thriving shared ministries led by our minister, lay leaders, and the congregation
    working collaboratively.
  • Worked to accountably dismantle white supremacy, racism, and all intersecting
    oppressions in ourselves, our community, our institutions, and our democracy.
  • Determined the feasibility of a new building/addition that will enhance our ability to serve our congregation and the island community.

……. As we seek to widen our spiritual horizons.

Our Chapel

Stevens Chapel is located at 238 Main Street in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts on the
island of Martha’s Vineyard.  Built in 1901, the “sacred place with its warmth of natural wood and a glow through the diamond-paned windows” is named for our first minister, Daniel Waldo Stevens .


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.

Read more about Stevens Chapel here.

Our Staff

Church Administrator

Ann Cilfone

Pastoral Care

Rev. Vicky Hanjian

Music

Jeremy Berlin

AV Director and Music

Andy Herr

Music

Peter Halperin