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Events
At Federated Church of Martha's Vineyard, we believe a healthy community is an active community. Take a look at our many opportunities to volunteer, to participate in social events and to take part in learning and growing together.
Joyful Eatings Cooking Sessions!
Benefitting Harbor Homes
Homeless Prevention Programs
Joyful Eatings brings professional island chefs and volunteers together on select Sunday afternoons to creatively prepare a meal for the Harbor Homes overnight shelter. Volunteer 'sous chefs' learn some yummy recipes, enjoy a tasting, and help provide a delicious, nutritious meal for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
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To spread the love a little further, we published a beautiful recipe book. We covered all the printing costs so that 100% of sales proceeds are donated to Harbor Homes!​​​
You can buy your copies of Season 2 and Season 3 editions of Joyful Eatings by clicking below OR buy it a Cronigs Market in Vineyard Haven. They are also available at th Federated Church at the church office. Whatever works best for you!
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Joyful Eatings is generously supported by
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Other ways to purchase: call the church office 508-627-4421
or stop by Cronig's Market to purchase a copy!
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If you know anyone struggling with homelessness on MV, send an email to
Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard for more help: homelessprevention@harborhomes.org or call (774) 563-3687
3rd Annual "Christmas At Sea"
Monday Evening, December 15th
In the Meetinghouse - 6-7:30 PM
Following the unique pattern of two previously successful programs, the 3rd Annual “Christmas at Sea” celebrates the music of the season, along with our island’s rich heritage of sea songs and stories. Hosted by Mark Alan Lovewell and Molly Conole, and featuring performances by the Federated Church Choir, led by Peter Boak, and other well-known island musicians and storytellers, the event draws inspiration from its historic setting--our 1828, whaling-era Federated Church Meetinghouse in Edgartown. Rev. Mark Winters provides an opening and closing welcome prayer, and the audience is taken on an island journey, soaking in the season and island lore through listening and singing along. Free admission, and a dessert reception will follow. It is a lovely, fun, festive, and feel-good event for all!
Contact MarkTFCMV@gmail.com for more details
"No Room At The Inn"
Annual Creche Display And Fundraiser
Friday Dec. 12th (4-6 PM) & Sat, Dec. 13th. (11 am-4 PM) Reception, Saturday 4:30-6 PM)
In the Meetinghouse
The annual Creche Display, highlighting beautiful, varied, donated manger models and figures representing the scene of Jesus Christ's birth, displayed in our historic setting. It is designed to help us consider those here who have no place to stay, much like Christ's family during the Nativity The event also incudes a fundraiser, silent auction and reception! — all benefiting Habitat for Humanity of M.V.!
Call Liz at 508-627-2529 (cell) or email her at evillardmv@gmail.com. Volunteers still needed!
More details to come!
Wreath Festival
Thursday, Dec. 4th from 5 – 7pm. Admission is free!
In the Meetinghouse
Wreath Workshops are taking place Dec. 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 9 am-4 pm
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Come see the Meetinghouse greened for Christmas and 55 wreaths on display for sale. In the Parish House there will be beverages, hors d’oeuvres, Peter Boak and friends on the piano, a raffle for a $250 Gift Certificate for Net Result or other Santoro Group Restaurants.
We have 20 items for the Silent Auction. Pam Butterick has outdone herself! Auction booklets will be available at the church on Sunday. Some of our items: Wine and Appetizers at the Brass Ring; Byers Carolers Collectables; a fossil Septarian Nodule pendant; Donaroma’s Christmas Centerpiece; Mark Lovewell & Molly Canole will perform for you; a carrot cake to die for; have your mantle decorated for
Christmas, and more!
Wreath Workshops are taking place Dec. 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 9 am to 4 pm. Lot’s of fun! Help us decorate 55 wreaths to sell at the Festival.
Volunteers are still needed. Sign-up sheets in Parish House – many hands make light work!
With any questions about the festival, contact Herb Ward at 508-693-7683 or wakemewhenitistime@outlook.com
Frederick Douglass Historic Speech Live Reading
Federated Church Meetinghouse
July 5, 2025
The annual reading of the Frederick Douglass speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, took place in the Meetinghouse Saturday, July 5th, at 11am.
Frederick Douglass—an escaped slave, abolitionist, and eloquent writer—first delivered his powerful speech in 1852 before a full house. Drawing on his deep knowledge of politics, literature, and Scripture, he challenged Americans to confront the contradictions of slavery, asking why the Constitution is ignored, fugitives are pursued, and the Church remains silent. His call to action still echoes today.
This is the 15th annual reading, sponsored by the Federated Church of Martha's Vineyard and the Friends of the Edgartown Library.
