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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 9 a.m. on Sunday with Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in person and through livestreaming.
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.
On Friday, April 5, Salutations to the Theotokos is at 7 p.m. Canon of St. Andrew takes place Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. Presanctified Liturgy is Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. Bible study takes place Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. as Acts will be studied.
On Palm Sunday – April 28, the Greek Ladies Aid Society hosts the annual luncheon following Divine Liturgy. 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.
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.
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., St. Ann. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., Nativity; 9 a.m., IC; 10 a.m., St. Ann; 11:30 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.
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 April 7, the church begins its sermon series, “Jesus Revealed”, with the sermon “So That … and That” with the Rev. Laurel Cockrill. The church hosts a flea market Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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.
Central Congregational
Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Christopher Ney, offers a worship service Sunday at 10:30 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 at 10:30 a.m. offers the Montessori-inspired Godly Play program for children ages 4 and up and the Grapple curriculum for middle school students and up. Registration is open.
New member classes will be held April 14, April 21 and May 5. A free community breakfast will be served each Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. with indoor seating or takeout service. For more information: 978-465-0533; email: info@centralnewburyport.org; website: www.centralnewburyport.org. A personal care items drive will be held Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church’s back parking lot.
For more information about the church, call 978-465-0533, email info@centralnewburyport.org or visit www.centralnewburyport.org.
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.
A food drive for The Pettengill House food pantry will be held Saturday, April 6; Sunday, April 7; Saturday, April 13; and Sunday, April 14. A collection bin will be at the main door during the day. Nonperishable, unopened food will be collected: canned soup, spaghetti sauce, pasta, baking mixes, baked beans, rice mixes, snacks, coffee and nutritional drinks (Boost and Ensure). Personal care items will also be accepted.
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.
On Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m., Torah scribe or soferet Julie Seltzer gives a free presentation in Hebrew to educate the public on Torahs are produced. No registration required. It will also be streamed on the YouTube channel, youtube.com/@caanewburyport.
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. On Saturday, April 20, the church hosts a paper-shredding fundraiser in the parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon. Shred Source will shred documents and other paper on-site. The suggested donation is $7 per banker’s box or carton. Nonperishable food will be collected for Our Neighbors’ Table. For more information: 978-388-6591.
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 April 20, 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.
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 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.
Hope Community
Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport, holds a worship service Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
On April 7, the Rev. Deryk Richenburg preaches on “Thomas”. 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.
Belleville Congregational
Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, led by the Rev. Ross Varney, offers Sunday worship in the chapel at 10 a.m.
Coffee hour follows the service, which is available on Zoom. Visit the church’s website, bellevillechurch.org, for the link. “Bible Exploration” is Tuesday at noon in the parlor. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 6 p.m. The thrift shop is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
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.
Anyone without computer access can call 929-205-6099. When prompted enter, ID 82647115553#. When asked for another number, press #.
Bible study will be held Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The topic of discussion will be Mark 9 vs 33-40.
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, diapers of all sizes, Knorr and Uncle Ben’s rice, mayonnaise, canned goods, canned tuna, pasta side dishes, peanut butter, cereal, cake and muffin mixes, pie crust mix and pie filling.
The church’s clothing shed is in the back parking lot for anyone wishing to donate clothing.
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.
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 April 7, the sermon will be “Unreality”. 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/.
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 sanctuary.
Zoom information: Meeting ID: 986 7048 1140, meeting password: 563426, 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 church is launching Care Cupboard on Wednesday, April 17, from noon to 2 pm. to help those in need of essentials such as soap, shampoo, socks, diapers, toothbrushes and toothpaste. No food will be available.
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 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. The Drum Circle meets on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. in Hartson Hall. No experience necessary.
Open Mike Night, hosted by Imagine Studios, is held the first Friday of each month 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 Hall is available. Call the church at 978-465-5145 and leave a message and return number.
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.
Check the website, www.unityontheriver.org, for further details and Zoom and livestream information.
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.
Services can be viewed later on Facebook at East Parish UMC in Salisbury, where church news and updates are also available. For more information or to speak to the pastor, call the church office at 978-465-8940.
First Congregational, Georgetown
First Congregational Church, 7 Andover St., Georgetown, offers Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. led by the Rev. Holly Brauner.
Services can also be attended through Zoom. For more information, including the Zoom link, visit the website at www.fccgeorgetownma.org, e-mail the church office at churchoffice@fccgeorgetownma.org or call 978-352-8443.
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.
FRS Unitarian Universalist
First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, offers Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. with livestreaming on YouTube.
The Young Church program for children in prekindergarten through eighth grade runs through May. For more information and to register, contact Director of 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.
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 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and can be reached at officemainstreetucc@gmail.com. and 978-388-0982.
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.
Trinity United
Trinity United Church, 103 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, led by the Rev. Chung “Daniel” Ho Lee, offers Sunday worship at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary.
Bible study is offered in the parish house on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Blood drives will be held Mondays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: April 20, May 13, May 25, June 3 and June 22. A blood drive will also be held Friday, June 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more on the church: 603-474-7900 or office@trinityuchurch.com.
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.
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.
Saint James Episcopal
Saint James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., Amesbury, offers regular Sunday services of Holy Eucharist, Rite I at 8 a.m. and Holy Eucharist, Rite II with choir at 10 a.m.
The Godly Play program is for children in prekindergarten through fourth grade. For more information and to register, contact the church office at stjames.office@verizon.net.
For more information about worship services and programs, go to www.stjamesamesbury.org, email stjames.office@verizon.net or call 978-388-0030.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Email address: armenianchurchathyepointe@verizon.net. On Facebook at The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe.
