Merrimack Valley

Lutherans, Episcopalians meet to discuss faith issues

By Yadira Betances
ybetances@eagletribune.com
Published: October 11, 2008

Christ Church, 25 Central St., Andover: The parish has partnered with St. Paul Episcopal in North Andover and Faith Lutheran in Andover to discuss "Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teaching and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary" by Marcus Borg, 6 to 8 p.m., tomorrow through June 14.

Corpus Christi, 35 Essex St., Lawrence: A tridentine Latin Mass will be celebrated Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Books with English and Spanish translation will be available.

First Church Congregational, 26 Pleasant St., Methuen: Covenant classes for people interested in joining the church or having a child baptized are Oct. 26, 4 to 6 p.m.; Nov. 6 and 13, 7 to 9 p.m.

Franciscan Center, 459 River Road, Andover: The Rev. Marc Montminy leads a married couples retreat Oct. 17-19. To register, call 603-623-6682.

Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover: Ecumenical service modeled after Taize tradition to pray for peace before the national and local elections is Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher.

Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover: Ethel Fraga leads a retreat on Christian Contemplative Practice on Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $45. For reservations, call 978-682-8815, or e-mail thestaff@rollingridge.org.

Sacred Hearts, 256 Main St., Bradford: Bible study in honor of the jubilee year to St. Paul will be Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

St. James, Winter Street, Haverhill: Informational session in English and Spanish on the annulment process of the Catholic church is Oct. 14, 6 p.m.

St. Michael, 196 Main St., North Andover: Mass of blessing to welcome home parishioners who have difficulty going to church on a regular basis is Oct. 23, 3 p.m.

St. Patrick, 118 S. Broadway, Lawrence: Mass with anointing of the sick is Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Register by calling the parish office, 978-683-9416.

St. Joseph, 40 Main St., Salem, N.H.: Members pray the rosary for pro-life intensions Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 6:15 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal, 390 Main St., North Andover: The Rev. Stephanie Chase Wilson holds a Blessing of the Animals service tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the church.

St. Robert Bellarmine, 198 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover: Mass celebrating the Rev. Richard Conway's 25th anniversary as a priest is today at 4 p.m. and tomorrow at 11 a.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry, N.H.: Life Teen ministry hosts its second meeting tomorrow, 5 p.m.

Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover: Sukkot service, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Unplugged, a service of soulful music and inspiring prose is Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Rabbi Robert Goldstein, Cantor Donn Rosensweig and assistant music director Idan Irelander, accompanied by professional musicians.

Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill: The synagogue is hosting a sukkot decorating party Monday, 4:30 p.m. A sukkot family service follows at 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover: Author Margaret Starbird presents a lecture and book signing¬ about Mary Magdalene: "Bride and Beloved: The Greatest Story Never Told" on Oct. 19, 7 p.m. There will be a slide show of medieval art associated with Mary Magdalene. Cost is $15.