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Author to speak, conduct workshops at Unity
Noted speaker and author of the book, "The Hell I Can't," Terry McBride will visit Unity on River, speaking at Sunday Service tomorrow at 10 am. His topic will be "You Are Already Powerful." He will also present a workshop, "Using Divine Power," tomorrow and Monday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $40 for both evenings, or $25 for one evening.
The Sunday evening workshop will explore the challenge people having in understanding the authority they have on this physical plane and the power people have to access for their personal priorities. The Monday evening workshop will show how to use choice to take charge of your creative mind and start moving to what you want.
Unity on the River is located at 58 Macy St., Amesbury.
Wednesday program at St. Paul's
St. Paul's Church, 166 High St., Newburyport, invites the public to a special program on Wednesday night. Events are: 5:30 p.m., Simple Family Eucharist; 6:15 p.m., Potluck Supper; 7 p.m., Bible Study; 7:45 p.m., Centering Prayer.
Theology on Tap Tuesday
Theology on Tap is a speaker series that will take place in a local pub or restaurant and that focuses on topics of faith and contemporary issues that directly affect the lives of adults in the 20s, 30s and 40s. The schedule for Tuesday begins at 7 p.m. with a speaker at Holy Family Parish Center, Amesbury, followed by a 5-minute walk to a local restaurant for casual conversation for about an hour. Other dates are July 27, Aug. 10 and Aug. 24. For more information, e-mail TOTAMESBURY@gmail.com or check the website, http://totamesbury.weebly.com.
Antique show July 26
The 46th Antique Show and Sale will be held Monday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport. Admission is $4. There will be more than 50 dealers, both indoors and out. Lunch will be sold by the women of Belleville Congregational Church.
Talk on spirituality Wednesday
The Chaplaincy Institute of Maine-MA Campus (ChIME-MA) is presenting a free talk on spirituality on Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newburyport Library, 94 State St., Newburyport. Paula Jaye, a Newburyport artist and interfaith community minister, offers an expression of her Creative Spiritual Care ministry through the visual arts, presents a meditative experience, combining her original atmospheric art and photography with inspirational quotes to illuminate spiritual ideas in a multimedia presentation entitled: "The Journey."
On July 22, also at 7 at the Newburyport Library, ChIme-MA presents "Interfaith Spiritual Practices: The Mystics Among Us." The program offers a brief taste of several spiritual practices from various wisdom traditions, including Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and First World Peoples. Participatory experiences designed to awaken mystical qualities of awe, passion and community will be shared. The presenters are the Rev. Jacob Watson, abbott of ChIME, and the Rev. Joel Grossman, director of ChIME-MA.
Spiritual teacher, author at Unity
Dr. Michael Mirdad, noted spiritual teacher, healer and author, will visit Unity on River for several engagements:
Mirdad will lead Unity's Wednesday Evening Services on July 21 at 7 p.m.
He will present a workshop entitled "An Evening of Miracles" on Thursday, July 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. This evening lecture is especially informative for students of A Course in Miracles or "miracle consciousness." Suggested donation is $20.
Mirdad will also speak at Sunday service on July 25 at 10 a.m.
Following the service, Mirdad will present his workshop entitled "You're Not Going Crazy ... You're Just Waking Up!," from noon to 3 p.m. The workshop is based on his newest best-selling book by the same title. During the workshop, Mirdad will discuss the steps necessary to nurturing joy in one's life. Suggested donation is $35.
Church collects shoes for Soles4Souls
St. James Episcopal Church in Amesbury is collecting footwear of all types and sizes to be given to local entities and global programs who will supply footwear to those in need. Last year, St. James gave out more than 395 pairs of footwear, in conjunction with Soles4Souls. This year's goal is to collect and distribute more than 400 pairs by Aug. 1. Anyone with any gently worn or new footwear of any type, any size who would like to donate to this program should drop off the footwear (in a plastic bag) at St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., Amesbury. Leave at right side door of church. For more information, call 978-388-0030 or visit the website at www.stjamesamesbury.org.
Sunday on the Lawn'
"Sunday on the Lawn," co-sponsored by Pilgrim Church and Our Neighbors' Table, is held on the last Sunday of the month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Church, Church Street, Merrimac. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a cookout on the church lawn.
Wednesday service in place of Sunday service
The First Congregational Church of Georgetown will be holding Wednesday evening worship services this summer in place of Sunday mornings.
Summer is a busy time for everyone and may not allow you to attend worship services on Sundays. Keep your weekend plans and join us for an informal service every Wednesday evening. Fellowship hour will follow the service. Regular Sunday worship hours will resume on Sept. 5.
For those still looking for Sunday morning worship, West Boxford Second Congregational Church invites them to their service at 10 a.m.
Vacation Bible School in Merrimac
Vacation Bible School, "High Seas Expedition," will be held Aug. 16 to 20 from 9 a.m. to noon for children in kindergarten through grade 6 at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church St., Merrimac. The cost is $25 per child. Information and online registration is available at www.troupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/highseaspilgrim.
Vacation Bible Camp at Old South
Old South, First Presbyterian Church, 29 Federal St., Newburyport, invites all children to "Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God," a vacation Bible camp. The program will be held July 19 to 23 from 9 a.m. until noon. Register by calling the church at 978-465-9666.
'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.
Sports at Hope Community Church
Join us during the week for a great time of recreation in the Hope gym with one of the following sports: co-ed volleyball on Monday nights from 7 to 9; men's pickup basketball on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9; Christian karate on Thursday nights from 6 to 8. Hope Community Church is located at 11 Hale St., Newburyport.
Monthly Healing Service at Holy Family Parish
Holy Family Parish of Amesbury announces that Father Albert MacPherson. O.S.A., will be holding a Healing Service at St. Joseph Church on the third Tuesday of the month. The Healing Service will be preceded by Holy Mass at 7 p.m.
Monthly bean supper in Newbury
The First Parish Church of Newbury on High Road holds a monthly bean supper on the third Saturday of every month. The menu is the same each month: a variety of beans, ham, hot dogs, cole slaw, rolls, desserts, rolls and beverage. It is served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The price is $8 for adults and $5 for children with a $20 maximum for a family.
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 I-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.
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 Maj. Kathryn Purvis at 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 Web site, www.stjamesamesbury.org.
Compassionate Friends meet
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. For more information, call 978-388-1514.
Volunteer directory
The First Religious Society has published a booklet called People Helping People — a directory of volunteer opportunities in the Newburyport area. For a copy, e-mail the church office at frsuuadmin@netway.com or call 978-465-0602.
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 on 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 to10:30 a.m., Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church 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 on 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.
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.
