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“Joy: Evidence of the Divine?” will be the Rev. Rebecca Bryan’s sermon Sunday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, Newburyport.
There are fundamental differences between happiness and joy, though both are pleasant. Bryan will raise the question of whether people can be happy and not feel joy or experience joy and not feel happy? She will also ask what conditions are necessary for joy and happiness, and how many are really in one’s control?
New members are invited to participate in the new member ceremony. Email Nicole Salemi, director of community engagement, nicole.salemi@frsuu.org. Nursery care provided for children up to age 2 The June ministry theme is play. “
Buddhist meditation begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Enter from the parking lot side of the church. First timers should come at 6 p.m. For information, go to www.frsuu.org or call 978-465-0602.
Wednesday, June 5, will be the jazz vespers service at 8 p.m., the last before summer break. Bryan will present readings and the music features the Pocket Big Band. Jazz vespers celebrates the inspiration of jazz, swing and blues music, and offers readings and time for silent reflection.
The annual meeting Sunday, June 9, will be a time to celebrate the congregation’s successful annual campaign, affirm its faith and build for the future. Members will gather after the service to vote on items made possible by this year’s fundraising.
Union Congregational
Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Point Shore, Amesbury, led by the Rev. Lucy Blood, offers a Sunday service at 10 a.m. Coffee hour is at 11 a.m.
A Communion service is the first Sunday of the month. Open jam sessions are the first Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Musicians and the public are welcome. No admission charge, but donations welcome. For more details, contact Carol Finn at 978-388-6591. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The church hosts a neighborhood yard sale Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the meetinghouse. No early arrivals. Rain date is Saturday, June 8.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti suppers are the fourth Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per person, takeout for $9 and $28 for families. Proceeds go toward the meetinghouse. Call to inquire about the hall rental policy or lighting the steeple in memory or honor of loved ones. For more information, call 978-388-0631 or go to www.amesburyunion.org.
First Parish Church
Worship is at 10 a.m. on Sunday at First Parish Church of Newbury, 20 High Road.
Child care provided for infants and toddlers during worship as is Sunday school for children in prekindergarten through middle school. Bible study group meets the second and fourth Sundays of each month, including June 9, in the downstairs hall at 8:30 a.m. Newcomers welcome.
Food pantry is open from 3 to 5 p.m. each Friday for anyone in need of food. The annual meeting will be after worship Sunday, June 16.
The Death Café will be held at First Parish Burying Ground on Monday, June 17, at 6 p.m. Rachel Meyer of Epoch Preservation will lead a tour. Participants will see current restoration projects as well as historic gravesites. Fefreshments and conversation following the tour. In case of rain, the Café will be held downstairs at the church. Admission: $10. To register, email kwakefield1@comcast.net.
For more about the church: www.firstparishofnewbury.org.
BellevilleCongregational
The Rev. Ross Varney of Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, leads worship at 10 a.m. each Sunday in the chapel.
Children experience a mixture of worship with family and classroom time. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.
Children’s Sunday is June 2 and will be followed by the annual picnic. The men’s fellowship dinner is Wednesday, June 5, at 6 p.m.
The thrift shop is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Adult choir rehearsal is Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Youth choir rehearses after Sunday worship. Bible exploration is Thursdays at 12:45 p.m., use Chapel Street entrance.
For more on the church, call 978-465-7734, visit www.bellevillechurch.org or go to the Facebook page.
Old South FirstPresbyterian
Old South First Presbyterian Church, 29 Federal St., Newburyport, is led by the Rev. Sara Singleton, and presents a Sunday service at 10 a.m. and fellowship hour at 11 a.m.
A new sermon series, “Finding God in Unexpected Places,” continues with the sermon “Why is Life Such a Struggle?” given by Singleton.
Bible study for children under 12 and nursery care available. Pizza and play time for children is upstairs at 11 a.m. followed by “Growing Together” adult discipleship study at 11:30 a.m.
Awana for children takes place at the same time. For more information about the Awana curriculum, visit www.awana.org. Soup and sandwiches will be served to neighbors in need at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Men’s fellowship is offered the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, including June 12, at 7 p.m. at The Port Tavern.
Volunteers needed as Old South works with Habitat for Humanity on a local project Saturday, June 15. People can assist in more ways than construction.
For more information, visit the Facebook page, oldsouthnbpt.org or contact admin@oldsouthnbpt.org or 978-465-9666. For the chorus, go to www.gncchorus.org or email info@gncchorus.
St. Paul’s Episcopal
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High St., Newburyport, presents a service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, June 2, at 9 a.m.
There will be a single Sunday service at 9 a.m. through summer.
Nursery care available at 9 a.m. and church school begins at 10 a.m. An evening prayer service, Rite 1, is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in St. Anna’s Chapel. Contemplative prayer is Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. in the church library.
Visit www.stpauls-nbpt.org and facebook@StPaulsNBPT for the full church calendar.
Holy Redeemer,ImmaculateConception
The Collaborative Catholic Parishes of Holy Redeemer and Immaculate Conception: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 42 Green St., Newburyport; Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, 4 Green St., Merrimac; St. Ann Catholic Church, 300 Main St., West Newbury.
From June 1 through Labor Day, the weekend Mass schedule is as follows: Saturday: 4 p.m., IC, Newburyport; 4 p.m., St. Ann, West Newbury (May 11 to June 15, Aug. 3 to Sept. 7); 4 p.m., Nativity, Merrimac (June 22 to July 27); Sunday: 7:15 a.m., IC, Newburyport; 8 a.m., Nativity, Merrimac; 9 a.m., IC, Newburyport; 10:15 a.m., St. Ann, West Newbury; 11 a.m., IC, Newburyport.
For more information, Facebook: Holy Redeemer — Immaculate Conception Collaborative parishes. Website: hriccatholic.org. Twitter: @HRICCatholic.
Holy Family Parish,Star of the Sea
Holy Family Parish, 9 Sparhawk St., Amesbury, and Star of the Sea Parish, 18 Beach Road, Salisbury.
Masses at Holy Family are at 6 p.m. on Saturdays (through Oct. 12) and 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. Masses at Star of the Sea are at 4 p.m. on Saturdays at the beach chapel (through Oct. 12) and Sundays at 8 a.m. at the beach chapel (through Sept. 1) and 11 a.m. at the town church.
To receive email and/or text reminders, alerts and announcements text LWC to 84576 or visit www.https://new.flocknote.com/livingwatercatholic.
Amesbury Councilof Churches
The Amesbury Council of Churches is accepting nominations for its Layperson of the Year award.
Nominees must have made a substantial contribution to the life and ministry of their Amesbury church or the Amesbury Council of Churches and the community.
Nomination forms are available at all Amesbury churches and can be mailed to: Amesbury Council of Churches, PO Box 983, Amesbury, MA. 01913. Deadline for submission is Sunday, June 7. The award will be presented at the Rocky Hill Meeting House service Sunday, June 30, at 4 p.m.
People’s UnitedMethodist Church
People’s United Methodist, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport, offers music and worship for adults and children Sundays at 9 a.m. led by Pastor Matt Willis-Goode.
Food and fellowship follows the service at Hartson Hall. Every second Sunday, the church collects food and monetary donations for the Newbury Food Pantry. Being a member of the church is not required to participate.
Tuesdays at 9 a.m. is Seniors Coffee Group for those interested in conversation and an activity geared toward them. Contact Joan McPhee for more information. The Angel Gabriel Quilters and Knitters meet Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. is an 11th step meditation meeting, 7 to 8 p.m. is an Emotions Anonymous meeting. EA helps people learn to live at peace despite difficulties in their daily lives.
Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon is a free jazz jam session. Anyone interested in playing (instruments are available) or listening to jazz is welcome. Contact jazzwalker@gmail.com for more information. The Drum Circle meets June 7 at 7 p.m.
Peoples Café is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free refreshments, WiFi and restrooms available. For more information about the church, contact Barbara at 978-465-5145 or Willis-Goode at 978-308-9841. The church is on Facebook and at peoplesnewburyport.com/church.
Market Street Baptist
Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market St., Amesbury, led by the Rev. Michael John, offers worship services at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Child care available for up to age 4. Junior Church for ages 5 to 9 during worship. Coffee hour follows worship.
Worship services can be seen on cable TV 22 at 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays and heard on WSEW 88.7 FM at 9 a.m. on Sundays.
Men’s Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays while women’s Bible study is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone meets Fridays at 9 a.m. A youth group for ages 10 to 17 meets Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
The church hosts an indoor yard sale Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to noon in the gym to pay for chairs for the newly renovated chapel. People pay what they can afford.
Church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the church at 978-388-0930 or go to www.msbcnews.org or the Facebook page.
PilgrimCongregational
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church St., Merrimac, led by the Rev. Gary Greene, holds weekly worship services every Sunday at 10 a.m.
For more information, call 978-346-8400.
Hope Community
Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Pete Balentine, holds worship services Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m.
A bagel breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Children’s programs (infants through Grade 5) during both services. Middle school Bible study at 10:45 a.m. Several classes available for adults each Sunday on spiritual topics.
Weekday activities for middle and high school students (Elevation412) Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Life groups meet during the week in homes throughout the region for community, study and spiritual growth. Sign-up has begun for “Roar!” VBS, July 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon.
For more about the church, visit hopenewburyport.com or call the office at 978-463-HOPE.
Trinity United
Trinity United Church, 103 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, led by the Rev. Joseph Woodbury, offers Sunday worship for all ages at 11 a.m.
The service is followed by fellowship and coffee hour with refreshments. Adult Bible study, led by the pastor, is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish House, corner of Route 1 and Folly Mill Road. Monday blood drives, from 1 to 6 p.m., are scheduled at the Parish House for June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Vendors needed for a flea market Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact jgwhittier@comcast.net or 978-994-0734.
For more information about the church: office@trinityuchurch.com.
Central
Congregational
Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Christopher Ney, offers Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Nursery care available. Children attend worship with their families and then move to Sunday school after the children’s sermon. A free community breakfast is served Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. The chancel choir rehearses Sundays at 9 a.m. The middle school youth group meets monthly. Prayer Shawl Knitters meet the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. and the fourth Monday at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, call 978-465-0533, email info@centralnewburyport.org or go to www.centralnewburyport.org.
Congregation
Ahavas Achim
Rabbi Benjamin Resnick of Congregation Ahavas Achim, 53½ Washington St., Newburyport, leads Shabbat morning services every Saturday at 9 a.m.
For more information on services and programs, visit www.caa-newburyport.org or email rabbi@caa-newburyport.org.
West Newbury
Congregational
The Rev. David Forsythe leads worship Sunday at 10 a.m. at West Newbury Congregational Church, 308 Main St., West Newbury.
For more information about the church: 978-363-2673, ccinwn1@gmail.com and www.westnewbury.org. The church is also on Facebook.
Amesbury Quakers
Amesbury Quakers (Friends) meet every Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. at 120 Friend St. in an unprogrammed meeting for worship. There is no officiant.
The service consists of contemplative silence with occasional spoken ministry. Child care is available. After the service ends, the group gathers for refreshments and conversation as well as planned discussions. Monthly potluck dinners are held the third Friday of every month.
For more information, call 978-378-0553.
All Saints Anglican
All Saints Anglican Cathedral, 69 Friend St., Amesbury, offers a worship service Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
There is a nursery for ages up to 4 years old and a children’s program for ages 3 to 10. Christian formation starts at 11:15 a.m.
For more information and to connect with the church, call the office at 978-388-0009 or visit www.allsaintsamesbury.org.
Main Street
Congregational
Main Street Congregational Church, 145 Main St., Amesbury, is led by the Rev. Joan MacPherson and offers a Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.
A 15-minute musical reflection and meditation time begins at 9:45 a.m.
For more information, call 978-388-0982 or email office@main-street-church.org.
First Congregational
Church of Rowley
First Congregational Church, 175 Main St., Rowley, offers Sunday services at 10 a.m. with Sunday school.
Newburyport
Pentecostal
Newburyport Pentecostal Assembly of God, 13 Hale St., Newburyport, offers a worship service on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Children’s programs and adult Bible study are Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 978-462-9833 or go to newburyportassembly.org.
St. James Episcopal,
Amesbury
St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., Amesbury, offers Sunday services at 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite I, and 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II, with choir and Christian education classes at 9:45 a.m.
Women on the Journey meets the third Saturday of the month and is open to all women.
For more information and updates, visit www.stjamesamesbury.org or Facebook at St. James Episcopal Church, Amesbury, Massachusetts. To contact the church, call 978-388-0030 or email stjames.office@verizon.net.
Grace Reformed
Baptist Church
Grace Reformed Baptist Church, 98 Kimball Road, Amesbury, holds regular worship services each Sunday.
Bible study for all ages begins at 10 a.m., morning worship is at 11 and afternoon worship is at 2. For further information, go to www.grbcam.net or call 978-518-2308.
Merrimacport
United Methodist
Merrimacport United Methodist Church, 39 High St., Merrimac, holds its Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. under the leadership of the Rev. Matt Willis-Goode. Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month.
Rock Church
North Shore
Rock Church has merged to become Rock Church North Shore and meets for worship at 146 Main St., Amesbury, on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
A nursery is available for both regular services. Sunday morning breakfast and lifegroups available at 9:30 a.m. The NextGen children’s program begins at 10:30 a.m. Dinner Church is every Thursday at 6 p.m. For more information, go to rock-church.org.
Groveland
Congregational
Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland, offers Sunday services at 10 a.m.
There are monthly men’s prayer breakfasts at 9 a.m., and a Sunday school program for age 3 through eighth grade. For more information, call the church at 978-372-3463 or go to www.grovelanducc.org.
East Parish
United Methodist
The Rev. Mary Jane O’Connor Ropp and the Rev. Charlotte Hendee lead worship at East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, on Sundays at 10 a.m.
Choir practice is at 9 a.m. Fellowship and friendship after the service in the Rose Room.
Each month, the church collects items for The Pettengill House food pantry and community members can participate. The program is also open to community members who wish to participate.
Spring and summer dates available for renting the Rose Room. For details and more information on the church, call 978-465-8940. Office is open by appointment only. All messages left on the answering machine are responded to within 24 hours. The church is online at www.eastparishumc.org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eastparishumc. Email: eastparishumc@verizon.net.
Unity on the River
The Sunday service, “Ask the Minister,” will be led by the Rev. Ogun Holder at 10 a.m. at Unity on the River, 58 Macy St., Amesbury.
Music and celebration of all paths to God are welcome. The Sunday service on livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrl1LrlK_mksmltr7f9Tviw.
For more about the church, www.unityontheriver.org.
Annunciation
Greek Orthodox
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Costin Popescu, presents a Sunday service beginning with Orthros at 9 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy.
Fellowship in Nicholson Hall after the service.
To learn more about the Orthodox faith, contact Popescu at the church or drop in on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.
St Basil’s Ministries’ community lunch is served Mondays beginning at 11 a.m. to anyone needing food or company. St. Basil’s Kitchen seeks volunteers to help on Mondays. If interested, call the church office at 978-465-5757 and leave a message.
Information about Nicholson Hall, St. Basil’s Hall or conference room reservation is available on the Nicholson Hall Facebook page or church website, annunciation.ma.goarch.org.
To reach the office: 978-465-5757 or agocport@gmail.com. More information: annunciation.ma.goarch.org. and on Facebook, @AnnunciationNewburyport.
Buddhist Study
& Meditation
The Buddhist Study and Meditation Group of Newburyport meets on the first and third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Yoga Center of Newburyport, 12 Maple St.
This is a peer-led group that educates its members and local residents about Buddhist ideas and practices.
For more information, go to www.meetup.com/Buddhist-Study-Meditation-Group-of-Newburyport-BSMGN, email dgibbs7@gmail.com, or call or text David Gibbs at 978-821-9504.
First Congregational,
Kensington
The Rev. Pam Spain leads worship at First Congregational Church of Kensington, 108 Amesbury Road, on Sundays at 10 a.m.
The music is led by Ken Clark. There is a coffee hour and fellowship following the worship service.
For more on the church: go to www.kensingtonnhchurch.com, email kcc1737@yahoo.com or call the office at 603-772-5821.
Armenian Apostolic
Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe, 1280 Boston Road (Route 125), Haverhill.
Morning service, 9 a.m., divine liturgy at 10 a.m. Fellowship hour follows church services. For more information: 978-372-9227 or www.hyepointarmenianchurch.org.
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