Query: What is your relationship with awe?

In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.

Calling all Children and Parents! The Spring Jubilee returns to The Church with a full day of sound, fun, and playfulness. Join us as The Church is transformed into a festival ground of playful activity celebrating creativity!

The Shinnecock Kelp Farmers are working to save and preserve our shores through the application of traditional Shinnecock teachings combined with climate science. Did you know that right now kelp is actively working to heal our East End Waters? Learn how at this Knowledge Friday, which dives deep into the active ways the collective is advancing climate justice and caring for the earth.

Darlene Troge, Donna Collins-Smith, Tela Troge, Danielle Hopsun Beugun, and Rebecca Genia are the multi-generational collective known as The Shinnecock Kelp Farmers. Enrolled members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, the women Farmers leverage their 10,000+ year-old traditional relationship with the sea and with seaweed to capture carbon and nitrogen that has poisoned the waters of Shinnecock Bay and beyond. Join us as we learn how the embodiment and application of Indigenous wisdom is cleaning and healing our waters and laying the groundwork for green jobs on the East End.

Query: What is Authenticity

In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library on the first and third Sundays of each month.

WORD, our popular series of spoken word and readings, returns! We welcome you to explore the program’s third iteration Spring Cleaning. Featured writers include Rev. Houston R. Cypress, Rachel DeLoache Williams, and Adriana Devers. Writers may opt to share a previous work that never left the pages of their journal or write a new work to cleanse themselves of a lingering idea that they’ve been eager to explore. Our writers have been asked to reflect, declutter, and invite ideas, stories, and inspirations that may have been tucked away to resurface, releasing them into the universe as we enter a new season.

Query: What is the relationship between freedom and power?

In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library on the first and third Sundays of each month.

The Third Annual Creativity Conference returns to The Church!

Join us for our third-annual full-day gathering of ideas exploring creativity in the arts and sciences, featuring six outstanding thought leaders.

This year our program delves deeply into the life sciences.
Our speakers are:

Mark Epstein
Psychiatrist, Author of The Trauma of Everyday Life, et al.
On: Buddhism, John Cage and Psychotherapy

Rachel Herz
The world’s leading expert on the psychological science of scent
On: Scent and Wellness

Heather Lynch
Director, Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth
On: In Defense of Anthropocentrism in the Anthropocene

Seth Ruffins
Director, Optical Imaging Facility at the Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine
On: The Intricate Art of Nature

Scott Small
Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Columbia University
On: Forgetting and the Creative Process

Sarah Thornton
Sociologist, Author of Seven Days in the Art World
On: Her new book Tits Up: What Sex Workers, Milk Bankers, Plastic Surgeons, Bra Designers, and Witches Tell Us About Breasts

Knowledge Friday returns with Steve Bechard and Tim Regan. Steve is a world-class angler; Tim is an accomplished ocean videographer. Join us for a visual foray into the beautiful art of fly fishing and the waters of the East End allowing them to reel in our attention and discuss the catches that have changed them the most, both on the line and through the lens.

Late Night Open Studio just got a lot bigger: introducing Late Night Open HOUSE, an evening of art making and game playing, activating two levels of The Church’s building. This bi-monthly program brings our community together to share fun and creativity. Invite your friends, family, and kids, or come solo and meet someone new. Let’s create and play together!

A new addition to the program will include a game night on the Main Floor for all those board game enthusiasts. As fellow game lovers, The Church will provide games like Scrabble, Monopoly, Jenga, Apples to Apples, Battleship, Cranium, Chess, Dominos, GO, and Meta Mop. Don’t see one of your favorite games listed? We encourage guests to bring their own board games.

Query: What role does creativity play in my life?

In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Query: How does transformation come to us, or we to it?

In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Query: How do I resist the luxury of despair in a world as messed up as this?

The Church invites you to Still, Small Voice, a bi-monthly gathering for reflection and contemplative sharing. In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Query: How can I maintain respect and cultivate curiosity for the people I disagree with?

The Church invites you to Still, Small Voice, a bi-monthly gathering for reflection and contemplative sharing. In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Last January, the interactive, freestyle, performance platform LAYERHYTHM made its debut in our village and left a lasting, invigorating impact on the community. The Church welcomes LayeRhythm back in 2024 with yet another DANCE JAM SESSION, where the audience plays an active role in the dance and music output throughout the performance. Bring the whole family, as the collective is dedicated to serving transformative art experiences to all-age audiences!

Break up the winter blues and join us for a warm magical evening of great music and delicious food! Joined by Marta Sanchez, an esteemed and globally recognized jazz pianist, Hamptons Jazz Fest and The Church co-present a winter benefit to support our future programming. Join us at The American Hotel for a four-course meal (full menu below) and an intimate concert with Miss Sanchez. A perfect holiday gift to yourself or your special loved one, or an opportunity to start the new year in a positive spirit, we invite you to purchase your tickets early as space is limited.

The Church is passionate about welcoming artists to its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection. The Church’s bi-monthly Late Night Open Studio is back! Artists of all mediums are invited to join, socialize, and work on any projects, whether past or current. Think coffee shop or a library for creatives, for moments when you would rather work in a community environment as opposed to alone in your studio or home. Attendees are responsible for bringing all their own supplies (including easels!).

Join us as Laura Gevanter, Energy Transformation Coach, helps us understand the backstage process of our own minds and leads us in creating the blueprint for effective vision boards. Learn what a vision board is, and how an effective board can help you manifest what you desire. How well do you know what goes on behind the scenes of your human machine?

The Church invites you to Still, Small Voice, a monthly gathering for reflection and contemplative sharing. In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, this meeting’s query will be: What was the Last Significant Thing You Changed Your Mind About?

The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear! The Church is taking its holiday spirit up a notch at this year’s Markers Market with a Community Sing-Along. The Markers Market will be held over Saturday, November 25th and Sunday, November 26th, from 11 AM – 5 PM and each afternoon at 1 PM, a community sing-along will be held in the parking lot. Take a break from shopping, and relish in the magic of community bonding and song like we’re in a real-life Hallmark film. No need to be a professional singer, this sing-along is for all lovers of holiday, community, and song.

Explore the arts and crafts of the East End at The Church’s Holiday Makers Market, now held over Thanksgiving Weekend! Some of last year’s favorites will return in addition to great new friends. Local makers, artists, and designers will feature home goods, artisanal food, clothing, skincare, jewelry, and more. With 25 unique local merchants in the market, you’ll have no trouble finding special gifts for your loved ones.

Announcing a special new addition to our 3rd annual Holiday Makers Market! This year, a pop-up print exhibition will accompany the market, and feature the works of local artists who have participated in our monthly Monotype Printmaking workshops. Prints will range in price from $75 – $800 and will showcase some of our favorite works of the past year! Featured artists include Melinda Hackett, Laurie Hall, Patricia Lutkins, Paige Patterson, Mae Mougin, Kirsten Benfield, Tracy Dellomo, NJ Bradley, and more!

The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear! The Church is taking its holiday spirit up a notch at this year’s Markers Market with a Community Sing-Along. The Markers Market will be held over Saturday, November 25th and Sunday, November 26th, from 11 AM – 5 PM and each afternoon at 1 PM, a community sing-along will be held in the parking lot. Take a break from shopping, and relish in the magic of community bonding and song like we’re in a real-life Hallmark film. No need to be a professional singer, this sing-along is for all lovers of holiday, community, and song.

Explore the arts and crafts of the East End at The Church’s Holiday Makers Market, now held over Thanksgiving Weekend! Some of last year’s favorites will return in addition to great new friends. Local makers, artists, and designers will feature home goods, artisanal food, clothing, skincare, jewelry, and more. With 25 unique local merchants in the market, you’ll have no trouble finding special gifts for your loved ones.

Announcing a special new addition to our 3rd annual Holiday Makers Market! This year, a pop-up print exhibition will accompany the market, and feature the works of local artists who have participated in our monthly Monotype Printmaking workshops. Prints will range in price from $75 – $800 and will showcase some of our favorite works of the past year! Featured artists include Melinda Hackett, Laurie Hall, Patricia Lutkins, Paige Patterson, Mae Mougin, Kirsten Benfield, Tracy Dellomo, NJ Bradley, and more!

The East End is filled with outstanding artists of Latino descent, and we are thrilled to present a showcase introducing you to a small number of them. Una Noche Espectacular is a collaboration between Tu Prensa Local, a Spanish language, non-profit media organization that provides news, resources, and information to the Latinx community, and The Church in celebration of Latino culture and community.

We did the MASH, we did the MONSTER SMASH! Calling all witches and warlocks on the East End, we invite you to ‘COME AS YOU AREN’T’ to The Church’s annual fall fundraiser, MONSTER SMASH, a Halloween dance party. The evening returns in a slightly pared-down but still spooky fashion. Join us on the dance floor with music from the one and only MISTER LAMA, whose 70s/80s hits you’ve boogied to at The Church before. Enjoy some light bites from a festive grazing table prepared by East Hampton Kitchen with beer and wine from your local favorites.

Award-winning author, poet, and creative Adriana Devers will be the featured reader for The Church’s Children’s Spooky Story Hour. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Devers will read her award-winning bilingual children’s book Mi Chiquitica en Luna Llena My Little One in Full Moon, a beautifully illustrated book that presents a mother’s description of her child while referencing their Afro-Caribbean cultural identity and family values, and ¡Todos a bailar!, which follows two little ones, singing, dancing, exploring their culture, and celebrating their identity as they get ready for a big party.

Costumes are encouraged and festive light refreshments will be provided!

Dedicated to music inspired by visual art, the Montage Music Society invites you to a salon concert from composer Niles Luther’s Light Bending the World, inspired by April Gornik’s painting of the same name. Join us as we celebrate the fusion of Gornik’s reimagined observable reality with the idioms of contemporary music.

Inspired by our fall exhibition, RE:CYCLE– The Ubiquitous Bike, we hope you’ll strap on your helmets and join us for The Ubiquitous Bike RIDE! Cyclists Jerry Brown and Lois Peltz have over 30 years of experience giving group bike rides to the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society— with routes spanning from the South Fork to the North Fork and even Shelter Island. Jerry and Lois have generously donated their time to take The Church community out for a 2 ½ hour ride around Shelter Island at a leisurely pace of 10 mph. Tickets are extremely limited— get them while you can!

Want to learn a few bike tips and tricks from a BMX Pro? Or hear the fundamentals and importance of riding a bike from the one they call “The Bike Whisperer”? Come hang with Russell Barone and Travis Foreman, two biking instructors who’ve heavily impacted the biking community in several ways.