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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Costin Popescu, offers Orthros matins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. with livestreaming as summer hours have begun.
Morning weekday services are usually Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30. A virtual Bible study begins Thursday at noon. This interdenominational group discusses readings in the Common Lectionary.
The St. Basil’s Kitchen community lunch program offers takeout and indoor dining on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be no lunch program Monday, July 29.
Information about Nicholson Hall and conference room reservations are available on the Nicholson Hall Facebook page or the church website: www.annunciation.ma.goarch. To reach the church office, call 978-465-5757 or email agocport@gmail.com.
The Greek Food Festival takes place Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Old South Presbyterian
Old South Presbyterian Church, 29 Federal St., Newburyport, offers a Sunday service at 10 a.m. in person and at https://bit.ly/OldSouthYT.
On July 28, the church continues with its sermon series “Growing Season” with the sermon “Forever More” by the Rev. Laurel co*ckrill. Church tours will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m.
The church will be represented at the Bartlet Mall during Olde Fashioned Sunday. Women’s fellowship basket raffle: Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and available Sunday at the church.
On Saturday, July 27, the church hosts a screening of the George Whitefield documentary “Born Again: George Whitefield, America’s biggest celebrity in the 18th century” at 8 p.m. On
The Sunday Sandwiches ministry continues each Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church’s School Street entrance.
For more about the church, visit the website, oldsouthnbpt.org, or email admin@oldsouthnbpt.org.
East Parish United Methodist
East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, led by Pastor Milka Gonzalez, hosts a Sunday service at 10 a.m.
On July 28, the theme will be “The Power of Respect” with guest organist Michelle Jacques and special music from classical flutist Addie Delmonico.
On Tuesday, July 30, the church will host Tiffany’s Closet from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – an opportunity for anyone in need to obtain quality clothing at no charge. Enter the side of the church near CVS. For more information, call Debbie at 978-270-3464.
Services can be viewed later on Facebook at East Parish UMC in Salisbury, where church news and updates are also available.
The sanctuary is open on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for prayer, peace and reflection. The pastor is available for guidance and support. Church office: 978-465-8940.
Belleville Congregational
Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Ross Varney, offers Sunday worship in the chapel at 9:30 a.m.
Coffee hour follows the service, which is available on Zoom. There also will be healing prayers after the service. Visit the church’s website, bellevillechurch.org, for the link. Worship in August will be at First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury, at 9:30 a.m.
The thrift shop is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
FRS Unitarian Universalist
First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, offers Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary with livestreaming on YouTube.
On July 28, the church hosts its final summer Sunday worship service on restorative justice. The Rev. Andrew Forsthoefel, a restorative practices systems specialist for the Cumberland County Public Health Department in Portland, Maine, will explore the principles of restorative justice and offer reflections on how these principles can support people in living in alignment with interconnectedness.
The Young Church program for children in prekindergarten through eighth grade resumes this fall. For more information and to register, contact Director of Youth & Children’s Ministry Mara Flynn at mara.flynn@frsuu.org.
For more information about worship services and programs, go to www.frsuu.org., email info@frsuu.org or call 978-465-0602.
Central Congregational
Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Christopher Ney, offers a worship service Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Nursery care is available during worship. A hospitality social hour with refreshments follows each Sunday service. Services can also be viewed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/central.church.newburyport/videos.
Communion is shared on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday school classes resume Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m., offering the Montessori-inspired Godly Play program for children ages 4 and up and the Grapple curriculum for middle school students and up.
Copies of “Five Loaves, Two Fishes, Twelve Volunteers” by Elizabeth Mae Magill are available in the church office for summer reading. A discussion group will meet in September.
Central Song Circle and the church’s free community breakfast on Saturdays will return in September. History Central presents an open house and Irish music concert with Killeeshil on Sunday, July 28, at 11 a.m. on the church steps.
For more about the church, call 978-465-0533, email info@centralnewburyport.org or visit www.centralnewburyport.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist, One Merrimac St., #4, Newburyport, offers in-person Sunday services from 10 to 11 a.m. and testimony meetings on Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
On July 28, the sermon is “Truth”. Sermons consist of texts from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy.
To join remotely via Zoom, inquire about Sunday school or for more information, email cschurch.nbpt@gmail.com, call 978-255-1031 or go to https://christiansciencenewburyport.com/.
For anyone wanting to explore Christian Science, the church offers the Christian Science Reading Room (bookstore and study room) at 1 Merrimac St., #9, Newburyport. It is open to the community Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or visit a virtual reading room featuring articles on many topics, including spiritual health, world peace and relationships, at https://christiansciencenewburyport.com/.
The Christian Science Monitor, an international weekly news magazine, is available at the Reading Room and online daily at https://www.csmonitor.com/. For a free one-month online subscription, go to www.csmonitor.com/freetrial/.
Information about Christian Science, as well as times for services at The Mother Church in Boston, is at https://www.christianscience.com/.
First Parish Church
First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury, worships in person Sunday at 10 a.m. and also at its Zoom address, bit.ly/fpcnworship, with the Rev. Raymond Henderson from September to June.
In July, the congregation is worshipping at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, at 9:30 a.m. Bible study resumes in September.
The food pantry at the church is open Fridays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. for those in need. To receive food, go online the prior Wednesday or Thursday and register at NewburyFoodPantry.org or call 978-358-1077. To donate: Send check payable to First Parish Church of Newbury, 20 High Road, Newbury, MA 01951 and put “food pantry” in the memo.
Food and toiletry donations are accepted Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Needed are toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, diapers of all sizes, Knorr rice and pasta side dishes, mayonnaise, canned goods, canned tuna, jelly, cereal, and cake, cookie and muffin mixes.
The church’s clothing shed is in the back parking lot for anyone wishing to donate clothing.
Union Congregational
Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Point Shore, Amesbury, offers in-person and online worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott Chase.
Communion is on the first Sunday of the month. For more information or to inquire about lighting the steeple in memory or honor of loved ones, call 978-388-0631.
The church’s spaghetti dinners are held on the third Saturday of each month, including Aug. 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10.
Steeple notices, church contact information and Sunday services are available on www.AmesburyUnion.org.
Unity on the River
Unity on the River holds a service celebration each Sunday at 10 a.m. at Congregation Ahavas Achim synagogue, 53½ Washington St., Newburyport.
On July 28, Stephanie Roy’s message will be “Fear is the Beginning of Wisdom”.
For more information: www.unityontheriver.org.
Trinity United
Trinity United Church, 103 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, offers Sunday worship at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary.
Blood drives will be held Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 5. and Sept. 9. For more on the church: 603-474-7900 or office@trinityuchurch.com.
Market Street Baptist Church
Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market St., Amesbury, led by the Rev. Michael John, offers a Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. followed by a coffee hour.
Worship can be viewed on: ACTV Channel 12 on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Friday at 9 a.m. and PortMedia Channel 8 on Sunday at 8 a.m. Sermons can be heard on WSEW 88.7 FM at 9 a.m. and WMEK 88.1FM at 1 p.m.
Weekly Bible study: Men meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in person and on Zoom; women meet Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in person and on Zoom; everyone meets Friday at 2 p.m. on Zoom.
Church office hours: Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information: 978-388-0930; msbcsec@verizon.net; www.MSBCNews.org; Facebook: Market Street Baptist.
St. Paul’s Episcopal
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High St., Newburyport, offers a Sunday service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.
Child care available. Services are also available online at 10 a.m. on YouTube Live. Go to the following link about five minutes before the service starts: www.youtube.com/c/StPauls ChurchNewburyportMA/live.
The midweek Eucharist is Tuesday at noon. Morning prayer is Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. A service of Holy Eucharist is offered on the first Saturday of each month, including Aug. 3, in St. Anna’s Chapel at 4:30 p.m. It is a contemplative, simple and contemporary Eucharist.
Services can be seen on TV on Channel 8 in Newburyport, Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m.; Channel 9 in Newbury on Wednesday at 9 a.m.; and Channel 18 in Salisbury on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
For more on the church: www.stpauls-nbpt.org, 978-465-5351 and stpauls@stpauls-nbpt.org.
Armenian Apostolic
The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe, 1280 Boston Road, Haverhill, led by the Rev. Fr. Vart Gyozalyan, offers a Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.
There will be fellowship after services. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the church hosts its annual picnic from noon to 5 p.m. featuring food, raffles and music by the Jason Naroian Ensemble. Church tours will be given. Bring lawn chairs for sitting outside.
For more information, visit www.hyepointearmernianchurch.org or call 978-372-5688. Email address: armenianchurchathyepointe@verizon.net. On Facebook at The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe.
Congregation Ahavas Achim
Congregation Ahavas Achim, 53½ Washington St., Newburyport, led by Rabbi Alex Matthews, offers weekly Shabbat services each Saturday at 9 a.m. in person and on Zoom.
Email questions to admin@caa-newburyport.org to receive Zoom links to join services or for more information, or call 978-255-3144 and leave a message.
People’s United
People’s United Methodist, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport, led by Rev. Matt Willis-Goode, offers Sunday live in-person worship and interactive Zoom worship at 9 a.m. in the upstairs sanctuary.
Zoom information: Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/98670481140?pwd=YXJnd2JkTmlKeGdKbEt0OXB2NTR6dz09. To join by phone, call: 1-929-205-6099. Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month.
The Angel Gabriel Quilters meet Tuesdays at 11 a.m. for quilting and knitting. The Drum Circle meets on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. in Hartson Hall. Experience not necessary.
The Care Cupboard will be closed in August and reopen Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will be open each third Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. Personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, soaps and shampoo will be available for no charge. All are welcome.
The People’s Cafe at Hartson Hall hosts jazz from 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday and bluegrass from 3 to 5 p.m. Participate or just listen. Donations accepted. On-street parking only.
Open Mike Night, hosted by Imagine Studios, is held the first Friday of each month, including Aug. 7, at Hartson Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. for musicians, singers, poets and storytellers. If interested in renting a spacious area and stage, Hartson is available. Call the church at 978-465-5145 and leave a message and return number.
Hope Community
Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport, holds a worship service Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
The currentsermon series is “Mission”.On July 28, Pastor Emmanuel, from the church's mission partner in South Asia, will preach.
A children’s program is held simultaneous to the service each Sunday. The service is livestreamed at www.hopenewburyport.com/online.
For more about the church, visit www.hopenewburyport.com or call the office at 978-463-HOPE.
Main Street Congregational
Main Street Congregational, 145 Main St., Amesbury, offers worship on Sunday at 10 a.m. led by the Rev. Joan MacPherson.
The service is also streamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Step Up Thrift Shop, adjacent to the church, is open Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations can be dropped off in the shed 24/7. Proceeds benefit the church’s ministries.
The church office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and can be reached at officemainstreetucc@gmail.com. and 978-388-0982.
Holy Redeemer, Immaculate Conception
The Collaborative Catholic Parishes of Holy Redeemer and Immaculate Conception: Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green St., Newburyport; Church of the Nativity, 4 Green St., Merrimac; St. Ann Church, 300 Main St., West Newbury.
Weekend Mass schedule: Saturday: 4 p.m., IC; 4 p.m., Nativity. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., Nativity; 9 a.m., IC; 10 a.m., St. Ann; 11 a.m., IC. A livestreamed weekly Mass is offered on the church website, hriccatholic.org, on Saturday at 4 p.m. Weekday Mass: 9 a.m., IC, Monday through Friday.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society offers a supper on Tuesday from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at the Parish Center, 42 Green St., Newburyport. To-go meals available at 5:30 p.m. For updates and more information, Facebook: Holy Redeemer – Immaculate Conception Collaborative parishes. Website: hriccatholic.org. Twitter: @HRICCatholic. Instagram: HRICCatholic.
First Congregational, Georgetown
First Congregational Church, 7 Andover St., Georgetown, offers worship services led by the Rev. Holly Brauner.
Summer services are on Wednesday evenings with a light supper at 6:30 followed by the service at 7.
For more information, visit the website at www.fccgeorgetownma.org, e-mail the church office at churchoffice@fccgeorgetownma.org or call 978-352-8443.
First Congregational, Rowley
First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St., offers Sunday worship in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday school is offered on the first and third Sundays of the month.
AA meets Saturday at 7 p.m. and Al-Anon on Thursday at 7 p.m. The thrift shop is open Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church hosts a pancake breakfast on the second Saturday of the month. Cost: $10.
For more on the church: www.firstchurchrowley.org.
West Newbury Congregational
West Newbury Congregational Church, led by the Rev. Patricia Batten, meets for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 308 Main St., West Newbury.
For more information: call 978-363-2673 or email OfficeWNCC@gmail.com.
St. André Bessette Parish
St. Joseph Church (formerly Holy Family) 2 School St., Amesbury – Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Star of the Sea Chapel, 141 N. End Blvd. Salisbury – Weekend Masses: Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. The chapel is open from Memorial Day weekend to October.
Star of the Sea Church 18 Beach Road, Salisbury – Weekend Masses: Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. The church is open from Columbus Day weekend to May.
Weekday Mass schedule – St. Joseph Church: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.; Star of the Sea Church, Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Amesbury Quakers
Amesbury Quakers (Friends) gather in a meeting for worship each Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Amesbury Friends Meeting House, 120 Friend St.
Worship consists of silent inner listening, with participants sharing as they feel moved to do so. After the service ends, the group gathers for refreshments and conversation as well as planned discussions. All are welcome. For more information, go to www.amesburyquakers.org.
Rock Church North Shore
Rock Church North Shore, 58 Macy St., Amesbury, offers indoor in-person weekly worship every Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Preregistration required. For more information, go to: https://www.rock-church.org/live.
The church is also offering a professionally produced online worship experience every Sunday morning. It is available at https://rockchurchnh.online.church/ at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Seventh-day Adventist
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 171 Main St, Amesbury, offers two Sabbath meetings on Saturday.
Bible study for adults at the church begins at 9:30 a.m. with studying the topic of Christian mission. No prior study necessary.
Worship is offered in person at 11 a.m. and can also be seen through livestreaming or later on YouTube. The service includes prayer, praise, scripture and preaching. The children’s program, “Come Join the Treasure Hunt,” begins at 10 a.m. and features crafts, games, surprises, singing and stories.
For more about the church, check Amesburysda.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, amesburysda.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, 40 Water St., Newburyport, offers worship on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
The weekly soup kitchen (sit down or to go) is open Wednesday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday from 5 to 5:30 p.m.
Groveland Congregational
Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland, offers a Sunday service at 10 a.m.
For more information: www.grovelanducc.org or call 978-372-3463.
Byfield Parish Church
Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St., Georgetown, led by the Rev. Brent Fugate, offers a worship service Sunday at 10:45 a.m.
The service is also livestreamed on YouTube. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and a coffee hour starts at 10:15 a.m. For more information: byfieldparish.org.
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