MVCMA Tabernacle welcomes all to an eventful season of music, worship, and more

OAK BLUFFS, MA — The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA) welcomes all to experience the robust schedule of seasonal events at the iconic Tabernacle, from lively Sunday worship services, to family-friendly festivals, educational and historic lectures, movie screenings, and headliner concerts.  

The Spiritual Life Committee has planned a series of knowledgeable, spirit-filled, and relevant preachers and teachers, including well-known visiting worship leaders such as Dean Lawrence Carter, Ph.D., Dr. Brian Jefferson Mosley, Bishop William Murphy, Dr. Jamal Bryant,  Pastor Marrisa Farrow and Dr. Stacie Grant. Themed Victory on The Vineyard, Sunday morning services begin July 5, and Bible Studies are at 10am on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 30.

Vocalists of all levels and experience are invited to participate in the MVCMA Island Wide Choir. Rehearsals are Saturday at 10am in The Tabernacle with Maestro Michael Ross. Anyone who wants to sing on Sundays must attend the choir rehearsal the Saturday before. Interested persons can register via this link.  

Family favorite Community Sing will be held on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, led by well-respected island musician, teacher, and songwriter Seán McMahon. 

Additional weekly events include the Tent Talk lecture series Fridays at 11am, and the Sunset Concert Series on Fridays at 6:30pm.

On July 4, the MVCMA will honor the United States’ milestone 250th Anniversary with a day full of events. The day will begin with the annual children’s parade at 9am, the reading of Frederick Douglass’ speech with Jay Rosen at noon, and a special performance of the Island Community Chorus at 7pm, allowing time for folks to travel to that night’s fireworks in Edgartown!

Seasonal highlights include the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, which will be held on June 19 at 11am, and family-friendly events such as the annual Children’s Festival on July 25, Tanglewood Marionettes on July 14, the Kids’ Talent Show on July 23rd, the Children’s Art Show on August 4, and more.

The MVCMA holds several fundraising events to support the MVCMA’s calendar of programs, and their ongoing commitment to preserve and protect the grounds and historic structures. They include the 26th Annual Cottage Tour benefit on July 9 - the only day each year that several privately owned campground cottages are open to the public. The Annual Tabernacle Live Benefit Concert (artist TBA!) will be held on August 15, and the Annual MVCMA Golf Tournament is planned on October 4 at Mink Meadows Golf Club. 

In addition to MVCMA-led events, many outside groups offer experiences such as art shows and headliner concerts that are open to the public. 

“This summer’s list of events supports our mission ‘to perpetuate our religious and historical heritage, engaging all in education and spiritual growth in a welcoming faith community,’”

said Sherrie Saint-Amant, MVCMA Board President. “We’re looking forward to welcoming friends old and new to experience summer in the Campground!” 

For event details, registration, tickets and more, visit www.mvcma.org.

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TABERNACLE EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 

JUNE 19 - Juneteenth Celebration and Flag Raising  

JULY 4 - Children’s Parade, Frederick Douglass Reading, Island Community Chorus performance

JULY 5 - First Tabernacle Worship Service

JULY 9 - Annual Gingerbread Cottage Tour

JULY 11 - Campground Flea Market

JULY 12 & 14 - MVCMA & Union Chapel Institute Bible Study Series w/ Dean Lawrence Carter 

JULY 14 - Tanglewood Marionettes

JULY 25 - Children’s Festival

August 1 - MVCMA Craft Fair

AUGUST 15 - Tabernacle Live Benefit Concert

AUGUST 19 - Grand Illumination

WEEKLY between June 27 and September 4, 2026, all free and open to the public

Tuesdays at 10am - Bible Study

Wednesdays at 7:30pm - Community Sing

Thursdays at 10am - Bible Study

Fridays at 11am - Tent Talk Series 

Fridays at 6:00pm - Sunset Concert Series 

Saturdays at 10am - Choir Rehearsal 

Sundays at 9:30am - Worship Service