Church notes

N.E. Tuba Quartet in concert tonight

The New England Tuba Quartet, a brass quartet dedicated to performing quality literature at the highest level, will be in concert today at 7 p.m. at Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St., Georgetown.

Strawberry Festival today in Groveland

Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., will hold a Strawberry Festival today from 2 to 4 p.m. They will have homemade shortcake, crafts, ice cream and face painting. It will be held rain or shine.

Strawberry Festival in Merrimacport today

Merrimacport United Methodist Church will hold a Strawberry Festival today at Carey Park, River Road, Merrimac. Food tent will include lobster roll plate, chicken salad plate, strawberry shortcake, beverages, hot dogs and popcorn. There will also be a book table, white elephant table, face painting, music.

Summer church services begin

The first service of the summer season at the First Congregational Society-Unitarian of Hampton Falls will be held at its historic 1838 Greek Revival church on Route 88 near Applecrest Farm Orchards tomorrow at 10:45 a.m., and thereafter every Sunday at the same time until a week after Labor Day. The Rev. Henry Stonie, affiliate minister, who preached regularly there for many years up until his retirement, will preside as he usually does the first Sunday of the season. All denominations are welcome. Light refreshments are served following the service.

Services end for the summer

Tomorrow's 10:30 service at The First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, Pleasant Street, Newburyport, will be the last until Sept. 13.

Next Sunday, summer services will begin at the Hampton Falls Unitarian Universalist Church in Hampton Falls, N.H. The Rev. Deborah Knowlton of the First Congregational Church UCC, Hampton, N.H., will deliver the sermon. Services begin at 10:45 a.m. The church is located on Route 88, near Applecrest Farms. Parking is in back of the church.

Insight Meditation Retreat tomorrow

Matthew Daniell will lead a Classic Insight Meditation Retreat tomorrow at the Insight Meditation Center, 443 Middle St., West Newbury. This retreat follows the teachings of the Buddha on cultivating mindfulness of the body, breath, heart and mind. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to attend for the full day or a half day. Those coming for the whole day should bring a bag lunch. Daniell, the guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Center, has been practicing Buddhist meditation and yoga for over 20 years.

Theology on Tap for young adults

Holy Family Parish, Amesbury, will offer Theology on Tap, a speaker series based on Catholic theology for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Issues affecting young adults and topics of faith will highlight the Theology on Tap series and feature a different speaker at each session. The first session will take place on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mad River Grille. Father Marc Bishop from Our Lady of Good Counsel in Methuen will speak. Three other sessions are planned for July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22. To learn more, visit Amesbury Theology on Tap on Facebook (Theology on Tap Amesbury MA), Twitter (twitter.com/TOTAmesbury) or e-mail questions to totamesbury@yahoo.com.

Historical representation for Amesbury Days

The Amesbury Council of Churches will present a historical representation of a "parlor meeting" with Sarah and Angelina Grimke on June 28 at 5 p.m. at Rocky Hill Meeting House, 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. Daughters of Southern slaveholders, the Gimke sisters toured Massachusetts in 1837 telling of the horrors of slavery. Their speaking out challenged fears of abolition and swayed the anti-slavery debate, planting seeds for the Suffragist Movement. This is the powerful story of two women who found courage to act on their convictions and will educate and inspire all to do the same.

Yard sale at First Parish June 27

The First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury, will hold a yard sale and food sale, rain or shine on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Articles may be left for the yard sale on Thursday or Friday, June 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mission trip fundraiser June 27

Yard Sale/Bake Sale Mission Trip Fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market St., Amesbury. The fundraiser will be held rain or shine.

Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser June 27

A Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Amesbury. Cost is $6 individual, $20 family, $7 take-out dinner. These dinners are held the fourth Saturday of each month.

Introduction to Insight Meditation Class

On Monday, June 29, a series of six classes on Introduction to Insight Meditation begins and runs through Aug. 10 with Matthew Daniell, the guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Center, 443 Middle St., West Newbury.

Strawberry and lobster fest June 26

The Main Street Congregational Church, member of the United Church of Christ, will host its annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 26, between 4 and 7:30 p.m. on the front lawn at 145 Main Street. Live music begins at 3:30 p.m., and there will be kids games and a raffle, in addition to a menu of chowder, lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, drinks and chips. Take-out lunch service will be available and delivered between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to businesses interested in purchasing a lobster roll lunch for their employees. For more information, contact Joanne Sheehan at jmsheehan10@comcast.net.

For more information about the Strawberry Festival, contact Jane Church at j.ansaldo@comcast.net. For more information about Main Street Congregational Church, contact Rev. Joan MacPherson at 978-388-0982 or visit www.main-street-church.org.

Vacation Bible School at Market St. Baptist

A four-day Vacation Bible School for ages 5 to 9, "The King is Coming," will be held Monday through Thursday, July 13 to 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market St., Amesbury. The program will include music, games and Bible study. A snack will be provided each day. Early registration by July 6: $15 for first child and $10 for each additional sibling. Registration: $20 for first child and $15 for each additional sibling. For more information, call, e-mail or visit online at 978-388-0930, msbcsec@verizon.net, www.marketstreetbaptistchurch.org.

Vacation Bible School at Hope Community

Hope Community Church's next Vacation Bible School adventure, Crocodile Dock, will be held July 13 to 17. It's for children who are age 5 to those entering fifth grade. Cost: $35 for the first child, $25 for each additional sibling. Volunteer all five days and get one child free. Plus: KiD Counselors in training program for sixth- and seventh-graders.

Vacation Bible School at Old South Church

Old South Church invites all children (ages 5 to 10) to go to the edge this summer for Vacation Bible School. Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience & Discover God Everywhere is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. The fun begins on Monday, July 20, and ends Friday, July 25, and runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Old South Church, 29 Federal St., Newburyport. Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks. For more information, call the church office at 978-465-9666 or visit the church's Web site at www.oldsouthnbpt.org.

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 June 23 instead of the usual third Tuesday. The Healing Service will be preceded by Holy Mass at 7 p.m. There will be no Healing Service in July.

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 Inteterstate 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.

Eco Services at First Parish

Join the First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury, at the Chapel Under the Trees for a weekly Eco service Saturdays at 4 p.m., all weather, year round. Around the fire, the group prays for awareness and renewal and opening to transformation by the Holy Spirit. Participants are free to read a poem or tell a story or sing or play instruments. Dress warmly.

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.

Midweek service at First United Methodist

An alternate service time is now available at First United Methodist Church of Amesbury, 140 Main St. On Thursday evenings at 7, a more casual service is held in the Fellowship Hall. Led by the lay leader, there are hymns, readings, prayers and a time of reflection.

Knitting group at Hope Church

Knit One, Pray Too meets the first Monday of each month at Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and is about knitting, mentoring, praying and sharing. Come for the knitting and the fellowship. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. If interested, call Pat McGowan at 978-388-4451.

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.

Tuesday morning meditation

All are welcome every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for a half hour of meditation in the form of Episcopal Morning Prayer at All Saints Episcopal Church, 895 Main St., West Newbury.

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.net.

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, Amesbury. The food pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more information or to volunteer, call 978-388-4863. Donations of food and money are always welcome.

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 1 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.

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