Interdenominational
“as a place of worship for the summer community,” Union Chapel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Organ Prelude Begins at 9:50 A.M. Sunday Worship Begins at 10:00 A.M.
Bishop William J. Bishop William J. Barber, II, DMin. Barber, II, DMin.
Bishop William J. Barber, II, DMin., is a nationally recognized pastor, author, educator, and social justice advocate. He serves as President of Repairers of the Breach, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, and Pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church.
Widely known as the architect of the Moral Mondays movement, Rev. Barber has led major national campaigns focused on voting rights, economic justice, and moral public policy. He is also the Founding Director of the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School and the author of several influential books on faith and justice. Rev. Barber’s leadership and advocacy have earned national recognition, including the 2018 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.”
2026 Season Guests 2026 Season Guests
June 28
Rev. Joanne Hus
United Methodist Church of Martha’s Vineyard
(Note, this is a combined service with United Methodist, held at 40 Trinity Park, OB)
July 5
Claire Seguin, DNP, RN
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
President & COO
July 12
Rev. Shannon Kershner
Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA
August 2
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III
Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, IL
August 9
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA
August 16
Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson
The Abyssinian Baptist Church, New York, NY
August 23
Rev. Maureen Gerald
First Baptist Church of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
July 19
Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart
Christ Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis, TN
After today’s service, the Union Chapel Board of Trustees will host Bishop Barber for a special conversation from 12:00–1:30 p.m.
UnionChapel Ministers’Fund
The Union Chapel Board of Trustees gratefully acknowledges the Walter Edison Lowe Estate, under the direction of Executor Stephen Ross Johnson, for generously sponsoring the 2026 Summer Ministers Program through the Minister's Sponsor Fund.
To learn about supporting the 2027 Minister's Sponsor Fund, please contact Al Johnson at retiredjohnson47@yahoo.com.
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July 26
Bishop William J. Barber, II, DMin. Repairers of the Breach
President & Senior Lecturer
August 30
Rev. Jennie Salas
Iglesia Presbiteriana en San Sebastián, Puerto Rico
September 6
Pastor Kevin Wayne Johnson
Celebration Church at Columbia, Columbia, MD
Union Chapel Board of Trustees Union Chapel Board of Trustees
Rev. Dr. Aliya F. Browne, President
Heidi Bryan, Vice President
Stephanie Parker, Secretary
Kamla Branche, Treasurer
Rachelle Browne, Brenda Bryan, Cindy Carter, MD, Lynette Glover, Alvin R. Johnson, Rev. Kevin Wayne Johnson, Louise Johnson, Robert Jennings, Sexton, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson, Roger Morris, Kevin Myatt, Haywood L. Perry III, Andrew Skeen, Ann Stewart, Ed Trayes, Diane Welburn, Lois Jean White, Sabrina Williams
Trustees Emeriti:
William Adams, Joann Kidd, Anne H. Parsons, Trustee President Emeritus Richard Taylor
William D. Peek Jr., Music Director and Organist
PRELUDES
A Pleasant Thought
Florence B. Price
Neno lake Mungu (Listen, God is Calling)
Tanzanian melody, setting by Anne Krentz Organ
INTROIT
Just Want to Praise You
Maurette Brown Clark
TRUSTEE GREETING
Brenda Bryan *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.”
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
ANTHEM
Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)
Israel Houghton, Sidney Mohede
PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE
O Thou That Hearest Prayer
J. Burton, Wm. Peek
OFFERTORY
Take Me Back
Andraé Crouch
*DOXOLOGY
ANTHEM
Because of Who You Are Martha and Daniel Munizzi
SERMON
Bishop William J. Barber, II, DMin.
*Hymn #496
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Showalter
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE: Fanfare
Antonio Soler
Today’s floral arrangements on the altar are placed ... Today’s floral arrangements on the altar are placed ...
in celebration of the coming wedding of Gates Bryan and Lloyd (AJ) Badson, and welcoming AJ's family to the Union Chapel family!
Above all else, love each other earnestly.
For Helen Jennings, the songbird of Union Chapel, as she rests in glory with her husband Bob Jennings and daughter Stephanie. God bless from her children, Candy, Matthew, and Robert.
In honor of our parents: Edward Henry Simons, Sr., Olivia Catherine Simons, Rev. L. Francis Griffin, Sr., and Adelaide Payne Griffin.
To sponsor a Sunday Service in the Chapel, please visit www.unionchapelmv.org/sundaysponsor-request
Please take home your flower arrangements or tell us where you would like them to go.
Our Musicians Today Our Musicians Today Paryss and Allie
Husband and wife "Team Hayden" (as they like to refer to themselves) are a team in marriage, music, and in their walk with Christ. They have toured with various national artists and recorded their first P&W CD as Allie and the krunch. Now year-round Vineyard residents, they serve as worship leaders and perform at many events and venues on the island.
Seeking Community Choir Members
Alison Frazier-Hayden, vocals
Paryss Hayden, guitar and vocals
David Behnke, baritone
