Connie Berry
Have Faith: Open and affirming
The Federated Church in Edgartown has some news to share. Last week I received a press release from the congregation, letting us know that...
New summer delight
Every once in a while I like to pat myself on the back in the kitchen, and this is definitely one of those times....
Good eats at Midnight Mediterranean
We’ve been thinking of visiting Midnight Mediterranean by Jim’s Package Store in Oak Bluffs for a few weeks now. (If only I could spell...
Have Faith: Spirit of summer
Summer is a good time for faith nerds like me. Oak Bluffs especially offers some great guest preachers, and summertime events that inspire everyone...
An app to pass
If you know me, you know I love those baby meatballs covered in a gooey red sauce folks sometimes serve up at potlucks. I...
Island attorney Ron Rappaport, 74, dies unexpectedly
The Island woke up to shocking news over the weekend that the prominent attorney and community leader Ronald H. Rappaport died unexpectedly on Friday...
Have Faith: Say a little prayer
I started a book of essays a long time ago titled “Praying for Go-Go Boots.” The essays sum up my prayer life as a...
Stroll to La Strada
We’ve wanted to try La Strada ever since it opened on Main Street in Vineyard Haven a month ago, and I finally found some...
Flying to Coop
Out of all the days of the week, Tuesday might be my least favorite. At the Times, we start to feel the squeeze of...
Have Faith: Friends and family
The Ribeiro family — dad Robert, mom Nilma, daughter Ana, and son Matthew — have been active members of the Vineyard Assembly of God...
Cracking the kale code
Weekend before last, I was in a mood. I didn’t want to exert myself in any way whatsoever, and that included cooking. I’ve been...
Have Faith: My friend Kelly
I met Kelly Homan Rodoski (just Homan back then) almost 30 years ago when I took a job at the Catholic Sun back in...
Dirty bananas?
On my usual weekend perusal (never let an opportunity to use that word go by) of “healthy” online recipes, I went a bit off...
Reflections on the Holy Land in a time of war
With the observance of Ramadan underway, Passover just ahead, and Good Friday being observed this week as we head into Easter weekend, I was...
Faith communities and climate change
It’s easy to feel defeated and hopeless when we see what’s going on around the world. War, mass shootings, hate crimes, and the realization...
Have Faith: Saintly Suppers
The Lenten season is a good time to take a deeper dive into spirituality. It’s not all about giving up chocolate or your after-dinner...
Cookie or candy?
Every family has a few recipes that are famous, if only at their house. At our house it’s my husband’s recipe for Peanut Butter...
Have Faith: A real community
We have such good news at the MV Times. We’ve spent the last few days talking to members of our Island’s Brazilian community —...
Have Faith: Learning for Lent
Lent is here for those who recognize it, and I’ve pledged to do a better job of … everything … for this liturgical season....
Roasted veggies with hummus dressing hits the spot
I found a real beauty online the other day: Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Hummus Dressing. And I came upon it by accident. I...