Merrimack Valley

Christ Church, Andover hosts talk by Iraqi Christian, Sunni and Shiite

By Yadira Betances
Staff Writer
Published: March 1, 2008

Ballard Vale United, 25 Clark Road, Andover: Lenten study discusses Apostle Paul's role in the Christian story, Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Christ Church, 25 Central St., Andover: An Iraqi Christian who received asylum in the United States, along with a Sunni and a Shiite, tells their stories, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Bible study for women on the Gospel of Matthew, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran, 360 S. Main St., Andover: Lenten dinner and worship with members of St. Paul Episcopal, North Andover, on Wednesday, 6 p.m.

First Congregational, 6 Church St., Kingston, N.H.: Christian Disciplines is taught during worship services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.

Groveland Congregational, 4 King St., Groveland: Candlelight meditation service modeled after the ones held at the Taize community in France, tomorrow, 7 p.m.

Londonderry Presbyterian, Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H.: Sacred and secular music concert by The Genevans choir of Geneva College, Beavers Fall, Pa., March 8, 7 p.m.

Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover: David Gordis, president of Hebrew College in Newton, speaks on "Jews, Christians and Muslims: Building Bridges," March 5 at 7 p.m. in Cascia Hall.

Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill: Martha Moffett of St. Paul, Minn., discusses, "What is Christian Science, and How Does It Heal," Thursday, 7 p.m. in the Technological Center.

Redeemer Lutheran, 163 E. Haverhill St., Lawrence: Group studies lessons from Lazarus, Wednesday and March 12, both at 7 p.m.

Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover: The Rev. Paul Millin discusses the relevance of St. Patrick of Armagh's gift in today's world, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m.

Sacred Hearts, 160 S. Main St., Bradford: The Rev. John Leonard leads a Bible study on the Book of Genesis, Mondays, 1 p.m. The Office of Worship and Spiritual Life leads a retreat, March 10 to 13, 7 p.m.

St. Augustine, 43 Essex St., Andover: Dr. George LeMaitre speaks on euthanasia, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. A retired vascular surgeon, he was chief of staff at Lawrence General Hospital. Day of prayer, reflection and reconciliation, March 7, 7 p.m.

St. Joseph Melkite, 240 Hampshire St., Lawrence: Easter musical, "All I've Done for You," tonight at 7.

St. Joseph, 33 Main St., Salem, N.H.: Mass for teenagers and their families is tomorrow, March 9 and 16, at 6 p.m. Parish mission with the Rev. Harry Cain and Virginia Blass, March 10 to 13 after Mass at 7:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

St. Matthew, 1 Searles Road, Windham N.H.: Easter musical, "All I've Done for You," is tonight, 7 p.m. Evening of prayer and learning how to pray Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Evening includes centering prayer, meditation, how to pray with children and lectio divina, or sacred readings as a way of prayers.

St. Michael, 196 Main St., North Andover: David Thorp, assistant director of Spiritual Life Center, speaks on "Journey in Joy with Hearts and Mind Renew," Wednesday, 7 p.m.

St. Monica, 212 Lawrence St., Methuen: Ivan Dragicevic, one of six people to whom the Virgin Mary has been appearing since 1981, speaks March 7 at 7 p.m. Program includes rosary, Mass and testimony from Artie Boyle, father of 13 children, who was healed at Medjugorje.

St. Patrick, 118 S. Broadway, Lawrence: Prayers for the safety of those serving in the military and for peace in the world are recited at the 9 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of the month.

St. Patrick, 12 Main St., Pelham, N.H.: Lenten penance service, tomorrow at 2 p.m.

St. Peter Episcopal, 5 Peabody Row, Londonderry, N.H.: Workshop on ways to instill a sense of service in children, after tomorrow's 10 a.m. service.

St. Theresa, 22 Plymouth St., Methuen: Stations of the Cross, 6:30 p.m., followed by meal and talk by Kathy Larocque and Jayan Landry of the Trauma Intervention Center.

South Church, 41 Central St., Andover: Lenten services sponsored by Communities Together Inc., Wednesday at noon.

Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover: Rabbi Karen Landy leads community Seder for women, retelling the Passover story from Miriam's perspective, March 30, 4 to 8 p.m. Cost is $36 adults and $18 children. Register by March 19 at Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation, P.O. Box 937, Andover, MA 01810.

Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill: Healing Service, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Ira Korinow speaks on his recent visit to Ein Mahil, an Arab village in Israel, March 7 after the 7:30 p.m. Sabbath service.

Triumphant Cross Lutheran, 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem, N.H.: The Rev. David Yasenka preaches on "Combining Prayer and Action" at Lenten services, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.