June 18 Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
July 2 Professor Sara Bleich, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
July 9 Bishop Donald Hilliard, Cathedral International Church, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
July 16 Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, Ray of Hope Christian Church, Decatur, Georgia
July 23 Rev. Susan Sparks, Madison Avenue Baptist Church, New York, New York
July 30 Rev. Arthur Jones, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Plano, Texas
August 6 Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois
August 13 Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley, Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia
August 20 Rev. Leslie Callahan PhD., St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
August 27 Rev. D. Darell Griffin, Oakdale Covenant Church of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
September 3 Rev. Dr. Aliya F. Browne, President of the Union Chapel Board of Trustees, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Services will be streamed and available for watching on Facebook, YouTube and through our website www.UnionChapelMV.org
PRELUDES: Celebration Fanfare Jason W. Krug
Introspection Jason W. Krug
Joyful Proclamation Kurt Meyer
INTROIT: Day By Day Harold W. Friedell
TRUSTEE GREETINGS Sabrina Williams
WELCOME Womanist at the InkWell Dr. Stacey Floyd Thomas
INTRODUCTION Rev. Dr. Aliya Browne Minister Sabrina Williams
*INVOCATION
“God of hope, we have sensed your spirit walking with us as we open a new door in our lives, felt your urging when we were reluctant to say yes to a new adventure. Come among us today. Open our eyes to truth wherever it may be found. Allow us to hear the siren song of knowledge and understanding.”
LORDS PRAYER
*HYMN: #71 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Lobe den Herren
ANTHEM Kyrie (from Missa Brevis in C, K. 259) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE O Thou That Hearest Prayer J. Burton, Wm. Peek
OFFERTORY Let All Creation Resound Jason W. Krug
OFFERTORY PRAYER
*DOXOLOGY #34 OLD HUNDREDTH
*HYMN #496 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Showalter
SCRIPTURE
SERMON Rev. Dr. Aliya Browne
President, Union Chapel Board of Trustees
*HYMN: #427 You Are My All in All Dennis L. Jernigan
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Fanfare Antonio Soler ****
*Please stand if you are able
Welcome West Tisbury Congregational Church Quartet Handbell Choir Hope O’Brien (director)
Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Dr. Hale received a Bachelor of Arts in music from Hollins University; a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary. She holds five honorary Doctorates of Divinity and an honorary Doctor of Law degree.
As a woman of vision, Dr. Hale is revered worldwide for her leadership, integrity, and compassion. Her vision and leadership led her to establish two ministries; Elah Pastoral Ministries, Inc. and the Women in Ministry Conference, Inc. Elah is a mentoring program to assist in the spiritual and practical development of pastors and para-church leaders and the Women in Ministry Conference is a premiere national conference with a focused mission to develop, coach, and mentor Christian women in ministry for the 21st Century.
As a recipient of numerous honors and recognitions, Dr. Hale was inducted into the African American Biographies Hall of Fame, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College, and the Atlanta Business League Women’s Hall of Fame. She is a recipient of the National Urban League’s “Women of Power” award, the Preston Taylor Living Legacy Award, the Balm in Gilead Keeper of the Flame Award, and she was recognized on Ebony Magazine’s “Power 100” list as one of the nation’s most influential African-American leaders. In 2009, Dr. Hale was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. She also served as a member of the 2016 Platform Committee for the Democratic National Convention and delivered the Invocation at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Dr. Hale is a contributing writer for many books and publications including, Power in the Pulpit II: How America’s Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare their Sermons and the preaching resource series, Feasting on the Gospels. In January 2010, she authored her first book entitled, I’m A Piece of Work: Sisters Shaped by God.
Dr. Hale presently serves as the Chairperson of the IC3 Board, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Beulah Heights University, a member of the Board of Visitors of the Divinity School at Duke University, a member of the Board of Trustees at Hollins University and the Vice President for the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference.
Dr. Hale is an active Lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She currently serves as the Co-Chairperson of the International Spiritual Oversight Committee and Chairperson of the Membership Committee of her local chapter, Nu Lambda Omega Chapter.
During her 42 years of ministry, her ministerial gift has drawn thousands, young and old, to witness the anointing of a woman totally sold out for the Kingdom of God.
Today’s floral arrangements on the altar are placed In loving memory of Charles and Kit Sanders and Jim and Louise Sanders from their children and grandchildren.
& from Jeanna and Jay Shepard to their siblings, Michael Joseph Petersen and Alicia Cobb Shepard. May they forever be blessed with God’s grace, and rest in eternal peace with their parents.
To sponsor a Sunday Service in the Chapel please visit www.unionchapelmv.org, contact Heidi Bryan 214-549-7235/508-687-9725 or email contact@unionchapelmv.org for more information.
Join us for Bible Study
2023 Study: Finding Jesus in the Psalms
Wednesdays in the Chapel at 10:00 AM
2023 Union Chapel Free Summer Concerts
Wednesdays in the Chapel at Noon
Wednesday, July 12 Vineyard Sound; men’s a cappella
Wednesday, July 19 Becky Williams and Rich Giaimo; Piano, guitar, vocal
Wednesday, July 26 Jeremy Berlin and Delanie Pickering; Contemporary, jazz; piano, guitar, vocal
Wednesday, August 2 Stefan Young; classical piano
Wednesday, August 9 Vineyard Sound; men’s a cappella
President
Rev. Dr. Aliya F. Browne
Vice President Heidi Bryan
Secretary
Treasurer
Ministerial
Music Advisory
Stephanie Parker
Kamla Branche
Aliya F. Browne, Louise Johnson, Richard L. Taylor, Michael
Teiger, Ed Trayes, Sabrina
Williams
Lois Jean White, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson, Rachelle Browne
Communication
Jeanna Petersen Shepard, Heidi
Bryan, Kathleen McGhee-
Anderson, Ann Stewart
Nominating Committee
Bulletin
Budget and Finance
Audit
By-Laws
Sunday Sponsorship
Sexton
Community Support
Diane Welburn, Louise Johnson, Andrew Skeen, Ed Trayes
Renee Nolan, Cynthia Carter, Stephanie Parker
Kamla Branche, Renee Nolan, Diane Welburn
Alvin R. Johnson, Louise Johnson
Aliya F. Browne, Rachelle
Browne, Kevin Myatt, Stephanie
Parker, Diane Welburn
Heidi Bryan, Brenda Bryan
Robert Jennings
Heidi Bryan, Andrew Skeen
Trustees Emeriti: Joann Kidd, and Anne H. Parsons
When: Friday 7/28 9:30a-11:00a
Where: The IGI Food Pantry, 137 Vineyard Ave., Oak Bluffs (the PA Club)
What: Stocking, Sorting & Cleaning - We will be cleaning, sorting and stocking the pantry so it is ready for the “shopping” day Saturday. How many: 5 volunteers needed. Children 12+ may volunteer.
When: Saturday 7/29 9:30a-12:00p
Where: The IGI Food Pantry, 137 Vineyard Ave., Oak Bluffs (the PA Club)
What: Assist clients with shopping & stocking. The Pantry will be open to the public on this day, so we will be assisting clients with shopping and restocking shelves as needed.
How many: 5 volunteers needed. Children 14+ may volunteer.
When: Monday 7/31 9:00a-10:30a
Where: IGI Farm, 80 Stoney Hill Road, Vineyard Haven
(enter from the Edg-VH Road, the State Rd. entrance is closed due to construction).
What: Farm Gleaning. Gleaning involves harvesting surplus crops at the farm, you will be in the fields, so dress appropriately and wear sunscreen!
How many: 8 volunteers are needed. Children 12+ may volunteer.
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Jessica Sanseverino, soprano Martha Hudson, alto David Behnke, tenor Brad Austin, bass
William D. Peek Jr., Union Chapel Music Director and OrganistHope O’Brien (director), Becca Morrow, Ken Romero, Nina Domenico
The quartet handbell choir is a harmonious ensemble of four skilled musicians who create beautiful melodies using a set of handbells. Each member of the quartet plays a specific range of bells, carefully choreographed to produce a rich and diverse musical experience. With their nimble fingers, precise timing, and a deep understanding of musical dynamics, the quartet handbell choir captivates audiences with their enchanting performances. From delicate and ethereal notes to powerful and resonant chords, their meticulous coordination and synchronized movements create a mesmerizing visual and auditory spectacle. Whether performing classical compositions, contemporary arrangements, or original pieces, the quartet handbell choir’s captivating performances leave a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of listening.
Friday, July 28, 2023
7:30 PM
Organ works of Bach, Rorem, Vierne, Undine Smith Moore, and Mark Miller plus Dream Variations: Songs on the Poetry of Langston Hughes, by Mark Miller
Organ works of Duruflé, Fauré, Dudley Buck, George Shearing plus Jazz Mass by Alcee Chriss III and an improvisation on a submitted theme
All are welcome | Free will offering 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs
