From its simple Quaker meeting in the woods to historic churches, Shelter Island's places of worship have served generations of congregants and the community at large.
Here are the Christmas worship schedules for Our Lady of the Isle Roman Catholic Church, Shelter Island Presbyterian Church and St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
Union Chapel in the Grove will honor the Shelter Island Association in an interdenominational service on Sunday, September 1. Rev. Peter DeSanctis, pastor of Our Lady of the Isle Roman Catholic Church, is guest speaker. Island Folk will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. service.
Father David Marcotte, a Jesuit priest and clinical psychologist, will speak about Cultivating Compassion in a Fear-filled World at Union Chapel in the Grove on Sunday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend the interdenominational service.