Saturday, Nov. 22
Lionel Owen, medium speaker and teacher, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Spiritualist Church, 34 Warren St., Salem. Program on physical phenomena. Donation $40. Refreshments served. Owen will also serve Sunday as medium and lecturer. 978-774-4048.
Make a Joyful Noise, Art Celebration, 5 p.m. exhibit opens, 7:30 p.m. program, Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. With speaker Liz Walker, journalist and minister. Art exhibit, music from Hope Rising. Admission $10 for exhibit and program. Dessert reception with Walker and priority seating $50. 781-599-8005 or www.shirathayam.org.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Coffee Hour, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Marblehead, 11:30 a.m., following 10:30 a.m. service, bring a nonperishable food item for collection for local food pantries. 781-631-2756.
International Sunday, 11:30 a.m., Abbott Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, Essex St., Salem. International students staying on the North Shore present their native cultures, with food samples. Sponsored by Aspect Foundation.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, 7:30 p.m., Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St. (Route 35 north), Danvers. A Thanksgiving break and chance to meet with other congregations. "Pickup" choir practice at 6 p.m., refreshments to follow. 978-774-7582 or www.nsuu.org.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Yoga Benefit for HAWC and Marblehead Counseling Center, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Church of St. Andrew, Parish Hall, Lafayette St. (Route 114) Marblehead. Sign in at 8 a.m. $35 suggested donation. To reserve space or donate, mail check made out to either organization to 11-1 Warren St., Salem, 01970. 781-367-1181.
Sunday, Nov. 30
Breakfast Brunch, Ascension Memorial Church, following 9 a.m. service and a liturgy welcoming newcomers, 31 County Street, Ipswich. Bring a dish to share. 978-356-2560.
Hanging of the Greens, Clifton Lutheran Church, 10 a.m., 150 Humphrey St., Marblehead. During service. Traditional holiday decoration, with Christmas songs, Harbor Bells Handbell Choir playing Carol of the Bells. Public welcome. www.cliftonlutheran.org or 781 631-4379.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Making Culture: Tradition and Innovation, 7 p.m., Barrington Center for the Arts, Room 138, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Panel discussion on the Magnifcat theme in art and culture. Free, open to the public. 978-927-2300.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Advent Exhibit and Performances, 7 p.m., Barrington Center for the Arts, The Gallery, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Unveiling of "Miriam: Virgin Mother," cycle of paintings by artist Bruce Herman, Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in the Fine Arts; music and theatrical responses. 978-927-2300.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
The Magnificat, 8 p.m., A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Music of Morten Lauridsen from "Lux Aeterna," performed by choral ensemble Lyricora with special guest Sarah Herman Heltzel '01, along with the College Choir and Women's Choir. $10. 978-927-2300.
