By Yadira Betances
ybetances@eagletribune.com
January 17, 2009 11:44 pm Chabad Lubavitch of Merrimack Valley, 10 Marwood Ave., Andover: The Jewish Women's Circle explores the meanings and traditions of Tu-B-shavat, the day marking the beginning of a new year for trees. During the workshop, participants will taste the seven fruits of Israel and experience cake decorating with Ricki Mallach. Cost is $10. Christ Church, 25 Central St., Andover: The Right Rev. Tom Shaw, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts leads services and preaches tomorrow, 10 a.m. Taize service featuring meditative common prayer, singing and silence tomorrow, 5 p.m. Musical program by Exsultemus (Latin for "Let us Rejoice"), examining how music changed in the Anglican church after the Reformation on Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $15. Bible study on the book of Isaiah on Jan. 25, Feb. 15 and 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Groveland Congregational, 4 King St., Groveland: Ecumenical candlelight Taizé service Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Mary Queen of Peace, 200 Lawrence St., Salem, N.H.: Breakfast to benefit the Honduran mission tomorrow at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. There will be a raffle of two photo shop printers, a set of pasta dishes, baskets and a 2008 All-star Celtic photo. Tickets are $3, $5 and $15 per family. Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover: Prayer service featuring Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Cascia Hall. "Afghan Stories: Giving Women a Voice," a multimedia presentation Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Cascia Hall. Photographer Paula Lerner, who has visited Afghanistan several times since the fall of the Taliban and Rangina Hamidi, a well-known Afghan-American women's advocate, leads the presentation. Presentation of Mary, 209 East St., Methuen: Sister Susan Beaudry leads a mini retreat for women Jan. 24, 8:30 a.m. Evening of prayer based on the writings and spirituality of St. Paul on Wednesday, 7 p.m. St. Augustine, 43 Essex St., Andover: Sister Mary Ellen Broderick leads a mini retreat for women Jan. 24, 8 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn how to let God help them with the stresses in their lives. Donations accepted. St. David Episcopal, 321 Main St., Salem, N.H.: The Right Rev. Gene Robinson celebrates the Eucharist and preaches tomorrow at 8 and 10 a.m. He will receive one new member and confirm five others at the 10 a.m. service. St. James, Winter Street, Haverhill: Items will be collected for a Pro-life baby shower, today and Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. and tomorrow and Jan. 25 at 7:30, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Requested items include disposable diapers, crib sheets, bottles, nightgowns, blankets, socks, diaper bags, sweater, maternity clothes. St. Mark the Evangelist, 1 South Road, Londonderry, N.H.: Four-week introductory course on John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" begins Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., parish hall. Cost is $10 in advance. U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Day of fasting and prayer to mark the 36th anniversary of decision, beginning Wednesday at 7 p.m. and ending with Benediction on Thursday, 7:30 p.m. St. Mary of the Assumption, 300 Haverhill St., Lawrence: The Rev. Albert MacPherson leads a healing service tomorrow, 2:30 p.m. St. Michael, 196 Main St., North Andover: Holy hour for life Wednesday, 7 p.m., running simultaneously with other parishes on the eve of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion. St. Monica, 212 Lawrence St., Methuen: Renown Irish singer David Parkes performs Wednesday after the 6 p.m. Mass. Freewill donations accepted. The parish is sponsoring a trip to Medjugorje Sept. 17-25 with services and concert by pilgrimage director David Parks. Details, contact Claude Langlois at 978-682-6012. St. Peter Episcopal, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry, N.H.: Service featuring the music of U2 on Jan. 27, 6 p.m. South Church, 41 Central St., Andover: The Rev. Jonathan Drury, leads a new service featuring prayer, contemporary music, poetry, readings about current-day life, fellowship and a message beginning Jan. 24, 5 p.m. Rabbi Robert Goldstein preaches at the pulpit exchange Jan. 25, 10 a.m. Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill: Torah study with Rabbi Ira Korinow today and every Saturday at noon. Discussion on the latest issues concerning Israel and the Middle East today at noon. Universalist Unitarian, 15 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill: Martin Luther King breakfast with members of Calvary Baptist Church tomorrow, 8 a.m.
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