Ham and Bean Supper, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Cost is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 children.
Centennial celebration, 7 p.m., with St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church of Peabody at the Danversport Yacht Club. Event includes dinner, music, and dancing. 978-531-0777.
Katie Giguere performs, 7 p.m. at the Living Hope Church of the Nazarene, North Shore, 188 Elliott St., Danvers. The vocalist and author of "Being the Fat Girl" performs live. Visit www.katiegiguere.com to learn about this Christian artist. Suggested donation of $10. Tickets available by calling 978-774-9500.
"Joy in the Fall," 7 p.m., at the Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St., Danvers. A fundraiser for the Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, featuring a gourmet dinner and performance by gospel singer Renese King and her choir. Tickets are $35; call 978-774-7582 to reserve.
Selichot Service, 9 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. The liturgy of Selichot sets the tone for the oncoming Days of Awe. At 10 p.m., consecrate the plaques on the Memorial Board, Tree of Life and Steve Kolodny Brick Path.
Sunday, Sept. 17
Church School Kickoff, registration begins 9:30 a.m., at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 12 Washington St., Peabody. A parish picnic follows 10 a.m. worship.
Christian Education Sunday 9:30 a.m. worship, at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16 Sylvan St., Danvers. The Sacrament of Baptism celebrated and Sunday school teachers and the Youth Ministry team will be commissioned. At 11 a.m., the Disciple Bible Study will meet and a series will begin, "How to Talk to Your Children About God." 978-777-7408.
Homecoming Sunday, 10 a.m. at the First Parish Church, Congregational-On the Village Green, 10 Central St Manchester-by-the-Sea. A family service featuring Jazz Music. A picnic will follow the service, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the chapel, with children's events. Call Marty Farmer at 978-526-1084.
Annual Memorial Service at Temple Memorial Park, 10:30 a.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody.
Communty Service, 11:30 a.m. at the Salem Mission. Church of St. Andrew of Marblehead will serve meals to the at the Salem Mission.
Confirmation meeting, 12:15 p.m., at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Shofar Training Session, 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Preparation for the later event.
The Great Shofar Blowout, registration at 2 p.m. at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Help break the Guinness World Record for largest shofar ensemble. Sponsored by the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation. After registration, walk to Phillips Beach to the sound the shofar at 3 p.m. To register, contact Julie Newburg, 978-740-4404 or email jnewburg@rilcf.org.
Youth Group meeting, 4 to 5:30p.m., at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Mutual Ministry Celebration, 5 p.m. at Ascension Memorial Church, Ipswich. With the Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, bishop of Massachusetts.
Youth Ministry Leadership Team Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Adelaiden's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody.
Exploring Unitarian Universalism, 7:30 p.m. at the First Parish in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St. Topic will be "Who are the Unitarian Universalists?"
An evening with Bishop Steven Charleston, 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. The president and dean of Episcopal Divinity School will address how people of faith find meaning and purpose in contemporary life. The evening will include a chocolate buffet and beverages. 781-631-4951.
Monday, Sept. 18
Staff Meeting, 2 p.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Social Action Group meeting, 7 p.m. at the First Church in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Bible Study, 7 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Parish Council meeting, 7 p.m. at the First Church in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St.
"AIDS: Helping to Bear the Burden," an AIDS awareness program, 7:30 p.m. at the First Church Congregational, Boxford. Panel discussion and question and answer session will follow. For anyone 12 and up.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Choir Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., St. Adelaide's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Children will rehearse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 978-535-5376.
Choir Rehearsal, 7:45 p.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Friday, Sept. 22
"Music of The Christian East: The Great Choral Tradition of the Russian Church," 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 385 Essex St., Salem. Performed by the Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir of New York. Includes works by Rachmaninov, Chesnokov, and Bortniansky. Cost is $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. For tickets, call 978-744-2796, e-mail gcis1@verizon.net or visit www.spiritoforthodoxy.com.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First Universalist Church, 211 Bridge St., Salem. Gifts for every occasion, music, food, raffle and face painting. Free. Call Rosa Palomino at 978-744-3224.
Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, at Tabernacle Church, 50 Washington St. Proceeds will benefit local missions. Call 978-741-0741.
Serving Dinner, 4:45 to 6:45 p.m., at the Salem Mission. Dinner will be served by the First Church in Salem, Unitarian. Volunteers are needed to serve dinner, provide shopping and deliver food. Call 978-744-1551.
Sunday, Sept. 24
Serve at Salem Mission, 11:30 a.m. at Salem Mission with Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Film: "One in Eight: Janice's Journey," 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Universalist Society of Salem, 211 Bridge St. A documentary about breast cancer and its issues. A discussion will follow.
Monday, Sept. 25
"Evangelicalism, Catholicism, and the Future of Christian Learning, 1 to 6 p.m. in the Lane Student Center, Gordon College, Wenham. Featuring James Turner and Mark Noll, both of The University of Notre Dame.
Peer leaders meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Kickoff meeting for the annual bazaar, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. A brief meeting to review plans and find out how parish members can help. All are welcome.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Bible Study, 7 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Choir Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., St. Adelaide's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Children will rehearse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 978-535-5376.
Choir Rehearsal, 7:45 p.m., Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Friday, Sept. 29
Church Supper, 6 p.m., at the Church of the Holy Name, in Remick Hall, Hardy Road, Swampscott. Supper will be baked ham, homemade baked beans, rolls, green salad and coleslaw. Cost is $7 and open to all. Make reservations my speaking with Marge Snow or Marilyn Clausen after Sunday services or call 781-595-1674.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Winter Warm Up Sale, 9 to noon, at the Ascension Memorial Church, 29 County St., Ipswich. Nominal charge for items, including unused, almost new, winter-type clothing. Proceeds benefit local charities, including SAFE and Birth to Three. Call 978-356-2560 to donate items or to volunteer.
Sunday, Oct. 1
Communal Celebration for the Elderly, 2 p.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. A special Annointing of the sick for all homebound elderly and residents of nursing homes. All are welcome. 978-532-2896.
Youth Group meeting, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Monday, Oct. 2
Peer leaders meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Apple Pie Baking, 5:30 p.m. Parish Hall of Our Lady of Hope, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. Bring a peeler, rolling pin and apron.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Bible Study, 7 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Film, "An Inconvenient Truth" 7 p.m., at the First Church in Salem, Unitarian, 316 Essex St. Director Davis Guggenheim's film on global warming.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Choir Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., St. Adelaide's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Children will rehearse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 978-535-5376.
Saturday, Oct. 7
ETC Trip to the Topsfield Fair, meet at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Blessing of the Animals, 1 to 3 p.m., at Endicott Park, Danvers. The Rev. Mary Scott Wagner of the Calvary Church, Danvers, will preside. The event celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. Free and open to the public, the Blessing of the Animals is open to all animals and to their people, regardless of their faith. For more information, call 978-777-7260.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Baking Pork Pies and Cabbage Rolls, 5:30 p.m. at Parish Hall, Our Lady of Hope, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Bible Study, 7 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Choir Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., St. Adelaide's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Children will rehearse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 978-535-5376.
Sunday, Oct. 15
Youth Group meeting, 4 to 5:30p.m., at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Exploring Unitarian Universalism, 7:30 p.m. at the First Parish in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St. Topic will be "Living our Faith" how the church worships, learns and serves the community.
Monday, Oct. 16
Peer leaders meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Tuesday, Oct. 17
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Trip to LIFT Ministries in Dedham, meet at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. An evening of praise, worship, and Eucharistic Adoration. The Rev. Matt Williams of St. Mary's Parish in Dedham will be the speaker.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Bible Study, 7 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Choir Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., St. Adelaide's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Children will rehearse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 978-535-5376.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Youth Group meeting, 4 to 5:30p.m., at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Candy Making, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Bible Study, 7 a.m. at Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
Thursday, Oct. 26
Choir Rehearsals, 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., St. Adelaide's Parish, 708 Lowell St., Peabody. Children will rehearse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 978-535-5376.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Serving dinner, 4:45 to 6:45 p.m., at the Salem Mission. Dinner will be served by the First Church in Salem, Unitarian. Volunteers are needed to serve dinner, provide shopping, and delivering food. Call 978-744-1551.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Our Lady of Hope Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich.
Sunday, Nov. 5
"Trialogue among the Abrahamic Faiths", 7 p.m. in the A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel, Gordon College, Wenham. Panelists Imam Yahya Hendi, Rabbi David Klatzker, and Professer Jennifer Hevelone-Harper. Free.
Sunday, Nov. 19
Exploring Unitarian Universalism, 7:30 p.m. at the First Parish in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St. Topic will be "Getting Involved," how to become a member of the parish.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
"Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Moral Vision," 4:30 p.m. at the President's Dining Room, Lane Student Center, Gordon College. Free. Featuring Daniel Mahoney of Assumption College.
Sunday, Nov. 26
Celebration to honor Father Andrew Demotses, following Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Includes brunch and presentation. St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody. 978-531-0777.
Friday, Dec. 1
Visions of Mary Across Christian Traditions, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the President's Dining Room, Lane Student Center, Gordon College, Wenham. Featuring Beverly Roberts Gaventa of Princeton Theological Seminary.
Saturday, Dec. 2
Centennial celebration with visit by Archbishop Demetrios of America. Includes celebration of Vesper Services. St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody. 978-531-0777.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Centennial celebration with visit by Archbishop Demetrios of America. Includes reception and luncheon. St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody. 978-531-0777.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Men's Club annual Christmas Party and centennial celebration. Proceeds benefit St. Vasilios Endowment Fund. St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody. 978-531-0777.
Sunday, Dec. 17
Exploring Unitarian Universalism, 7:30 p.m. at the First Parish in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St. Topic will be "Telling Our Story," explaining individual fatih journey.
