Church notes

Workshop on cultivating inner peace

Thulani DeMarsay of Cambridge, nationally recognized author and coach, will host a workshop, Resilience and the Human Spirit, tomorrow at noon at Unity on the River spiritual center, 58 Macy St,, Amesbury.

The 90-minute workshop offered will take a holistic approach to managing and transforming adversity and cultivating inner peace. DeMarsay will talk about the lessons and gifts that can be gained by remaining open and receptive to Spirit's calling and how these experiences can lead us to a place of transcendence. The public is welcome; $20 suggested love offering.

DeMarsay will also be the guest speaker at the Unity On The River Sunday service at 10 a.m. The public is welcome.

Vacation Bible School July 11 to 15

Take a journey on the Eagle Express Flight 3031 at Vacation Bible School at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Route 1, Topsfield. All children prekindergarten age through grade 6 are invited. "Flights" will "take off" at 8:45 a.m. and "land" at 11:45 a.m. every day from Monday, July 11, to Friday, July 15. Call the church office at 978-887-5701 for further information and to get a registration form. Forms may also be downloaded at www.oslcma.com. This is free; however, please register in advance for planning purposes.

Discover God at Market Street Baptist

Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market St., Amesbury, is hosting Discover God Vacation Bible School Week for ages 5 to 9 Monday to Friday, Aug. 8 to 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is open to the public. Children will participate in music, Bible lessons, crafts and games together. Snacks and water will be provided. A suggested donation of $10 is asked for each child. We do not wish to keep any child away for financial reasons, so we will gladly accept whatever you can afford. Call the church to register at 978-388-3930 or email msbcsec@verizon.net. Make checks payable to: MSBC/VBS. View us on the Web at: www.marketstreetbaptistchurch.org.

Old South Vacation Bible School

First Presbyterian Church, Old South, will hold its annual Vacation Bible School July 25 to 29 from 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 3 to 12. This year's theme is Pandamania: Where God is Wild about You! Come join us in a lush bamboo forest full of pandas and other exotic creatures, where we'll sing, play games, tell stories, make crafts and enjoy delicious snacks. The event is free. Contact Old South at 978-465-9666 to register. Old South is located at 29 Federal St. in Newburyport.

Summer Mass schedule at IC

The summer Mass schedule at Immaculate Conception Parish, Newburyport, is as follows:

Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. This will remain in effect through Labor Day weekend.

Helping those in need

Hugh Doyle Resource Center Collaborative Meeting is a monthly gathering of leaders and representatives of social service agencies and religious organizations in the area. It meets the first Wednesday of each month to share ideas on how to help those in need in Greater Newburyport. Interested? Contact Janet Hawkes at 978-465-1688 or go to www.hughdoyle.org.

Thrift shop in Rowley

Fellowship Thrift Shop located in lower hall of First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St., Rowley, has new hours.

The shop is open Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, weather permitting.

Check out daily half-price sales and the special tag sale the first Saturday of each month. When the shop is open, it accepts donations of gently used clothing and household items, but no electronics, books or toys.

Sunday Soups at Pilgrim Church

Free Sunday Soups, co-sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational Church in Merrimac and Our Neighbors' Table in Amesbury, take place the last Sunday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Church, 27 Church St. Soups, bread, dessert and beverage are served. All are welcome. The church is wheelchair-accessible.

Belleville Church thrift shop

The Belleville Church thrift shop at 300 High St., Newburyport, is open. Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Insight Meditation Center of Newburyport

The Insight Meditation Center of Newburyport offers a variety of meditation opportunities including: daily sittings, practice groups, retreats and workshops. Located in a rural setting close to Interstate 95 and downtown Newburyport, the center provides an ideal environment for the practice of Insight Meditation (Vipassana). Originated in the Buddhist tradition more than 2,500 years ago, Vipassana is a simple practice that steadies the mind by grounding attention in the present moment. For the most current schedule information, visit www.imcnewburyport.org or call 978-499-0325.

Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

The Baha'is of Amesbury will host the study group Reflections on the Life of the Spirit every Friday evening at 7 at the Powow Community Building. For more information, call Cara Smoley at 978-388-4987.

Questions Seeking Answers in Rowley

Questions Seeking Answers: Where Faith and Life Intersect will be offered Wednesday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m., at American Barbecue, 5 Railroad Ave., Rowley, sponsored by Immanuel Baptist Church in Ipswich. Skip Pimentel will be group leader. All are welcome to grapple with questions of life that seek answers as we seek to find where life and faith intersect.

Seabrook food pantry

The Seabrook Church of Christ Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. to all who live on the Seacoast. The church is on Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 603-474-2660.

Volunteer opportunity

Looking for a way for your business, church group, club, organization or yourself to give back to the community? The Salvation Army, 40 Water St., offers the following:

Community meal served every Thursday. Each week a different group (six to 12 people) prepares and serves the meal to about 80 people. Time: Three to four hours, including preparation, serving and cleanup. Call 978-465-0883, ext. 10, for more information.

Centering prayer at St. James

St. James Episcopal Church in Amesbury offers centering prayer as one of its Saturday alternative services. Centering, or contemplative prayer, is a meditation practice based on the work of the Rev. Thomas Keating, who believes that silence is "God's first language." St. James will continue to offer a twice-weekly opportunity for centering prayer in the meditation chapel. Those interested in participating or learning more should call St. James at 978-388-0030 or check the website, www.stjamesamesbury.org.

Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends of Greater Newburyport Chapter meet every fourth Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, St. James Chapel Room, corner of Green and High streets, Newburyport. The meetings are for parents who have lost children and grandparents who have lost grandchildren. For more information, call 978-388-1514.

Tuesday meal at Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception Church offers a free hot dinner every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Parish Center, 42 Green St., Newburyport. Call 978-462-2724 for more information.

The Friendship Table

For all who enjoy good food and fellowship, the Friendship Table serves meals Thursdays beginning at 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 40 Water St., Newburyport. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, call 978-465-0883.

Our Neighbors' Table

Free meals are served every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Our Neighbors' Table, Main Street Congregational Church, 145 Main St., Amesbury. All are welcome. Our Neighbors' Table also offers the following food pantries: Saturday Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.-noon every Saturday, open to residents of Amesbury and South Hampton; last Saturday of the month: open to residents of Amesbury, South Hampton, Merrimac, Salisbury, Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Groveland, Byfield, Boxford, Rowley and Georgetown. Merrimac Mobile Pantry: first and third Saturday of each month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Merrimac Senior Center, 100 East Main St., Merrimac. Open to Merrimac residents only.

St. Basil's Kitchen

The Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Harris and Park streets, Newburyport, offers free luncheons Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church hall. All those hungry for food and companionship are welcome. For more information or to volunteer services, call 978-465-5757.

Among Friends

Among Friends is the mission of St. Paul's Church to provide nutritious, hot, home-cooked meals. Lunch is served every Tuesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Hall, 166 High St., Newburyport. Evening Among Friends serves home-cooked meals every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Donations of food items, supplies and services are needed; call 465-5351.

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