Sunday, Jan. 31
Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, 10 a.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean St., Beverly. Shaw will consecrate St. Peter's new altar and chancel space and help the parish celebrate the Rev. Manny Faria's 10th anniversary as Rector. Brunch will follow in Huiginn Hall. 978-922-3438.
Women's Group Lunch and Kitchen Shower, 12:30 p.m., Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16 Sylvan St., Danvers. The lunch is free and open to all church women and their friends. Please bring a new item for the kitchen. 978-777-7408.
Convivium Musicum, 4 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 385 Essex St., Salem. Boston-based Renaissance ensemble returns with "(Counter)Reformation: Musical Responses to a Crisis of Faith," featuring music of Le Juene, Senfl, Byrd and other composers active during the difficult years of the Protestant Reformation and the Roman Catholic Church's response. Admission at the door $20; $12 students, seniors. 978-744-2796.
Sorellanza (sisters in song), 4 p.m., St. Adelaide's Church, 712 Lowell St., Peabody. A cappella group with an afternoon of songs that speak to the search for peace and a place of belonging. Tickets are $10. Light refreshments to follow. 978-535-1985.
Candlemas Choral Evensong, 6 p.m., Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 188 Elliott St., Danvers. Candles will be blessed, choir and congregation with lighted candles in festal procession. The Choir of Christ the Redeemer will sing music of Johannes Brahms, T. Tertius Noble, Heathcote Statham. 978-774-3163, ext. 353.
Friday, Feb. 5
Friday Night Service, Congregation Sons of Israel, 7:30 p.m., Park and Spring streets, Peabody. Bernie Horowitz will lead the service. Debbie Coltin guest speaker on the Robert Lappin Foundation. The Oneg will take place following the service in the Herbster Social Hall. All are welcome. 978-532-1624 or www.peabodyshul.org.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Catholic Marriage Vow Renewal Mass, 4 to 11 p.m., the Knights of Columbus Leo Council 508, 96 Main St., Peabody. Every year, the Archdiocese of Boston designates February as the month to honor the sacrament of marriage. Dinner and dancing to follow Mass at the hall. Marriage renewal certificates provided to all who renew vows. Guests and family members invited. $25 per person. Contact Grand Knight Robert Dunne at 978-979-9249 or Dunne6455@aol.com for tickets by Jan. 31.
Sunday, Feb. 14
Choral Evensong, and Instrumental Recital "Of Hearts and Passion," 4 p.m., Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church is at 31 County St. in Ipswich. With Choir of Ascension Church, featuring music by Thomas Attwood Walmisley and Philip Ledger. A free-will offering for Haiti relief efforts will be accepted. Immediately following, at 5 p.m., baroque ensemble Trés, Ascension's new ensemble-in-residence, will offer baroque music extolling love and life.
