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November 29, 2012

Cape Ann Religion Calendar

Friday, Nov. 30

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Monday, Dec. 3

Rosary, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 69 School St., Manchester. 978-526-1263.

Breakaway youth program, for students in grades seven through 12, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Essex, 39 Main St. 978-768-7855. Email jake@fccoe.org.

Cape Ann Vajra Vidya, Buddhist meditation and study group, 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., Yoga for Health, 124 Main St., Gloucester. www.rinpoche.com/cavv.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Ecumenical Bible study group meets, 10 a.m., Poplar Park in Gloucester.

Women’s Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester.

Youth group for high school students, 7 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Bible study, 9 a.m., Orthodox Congregational Church of Lanesville, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-2345.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Family supper and study, 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. 978-546-2523.

Wednesday evening fellowship, North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. Light meal at 5:45 p.m., followed by a children’s program and adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. 978-768-3539. www.NorthShoreBibleChurch.com.

Mid-week fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study. All welcome.

AWANA Kids Club, for children in preschool through grade six, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., West Gloucester. 978-281-3941.

Midweek praise, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-1736.

Senior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Zen Buddhists seated meditation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport. Call Cliff at 978-546-6336.

Prayer and Bible study service, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave., Essex.

Thursday, Dec. 6

Midweek fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. All welcome.

Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, 384 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-8856.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester. All welcome.

Junior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Prayer group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Home Bible study, 7 p.m., in Gloucester using study guide “Walk through the Bible.” Call Pastor Robert Jarvis or Roberta Jarvis at 978-281-3941.

Evangelistic Bible study, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Friday, Dec. 7

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday, Dec. 9

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Monday, Dec. 10

Rosary, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 69 School St., Manchester. 978-526-1263.

Breakaway youth program, for students in grades seven through 12, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Essex, 39 Main St. 978-768-7855. Email jake@fccoe.org.

Cape Ann Vajra Vidya, Buddhist meditation and study group, 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., Yoga for Health, 124 Main St., Gloucester. www.rinpoche.com/cavv.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Ecumenical Bible study group meets, 10 a.m., Poplar Park in Gloucester.

Women’s Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester.

Youth group for high school students, 7 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Bible study, 9 a.m., Orthodox Congregational Church of Lanesville, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-2345.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Family supper and study, 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. 978-546-2523.

Wednesday evening fellowship, North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. Light meal at 5:45 p.m., followed by a children’s program and adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. 978-768-3539. www.NorthShoreBibleChurch.com.

Mid-week fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study. All welcome.

AWANA Kids Club, for children in preschool through grade six, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., West Gloucester. 978-281-3941.

Midweek praise, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-1736.

Senior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Zen Buddhists seated meditation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport. Call Cliff at 978-546-6336.

Prayer and Bible study service, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave., Essex.

Thursday, Dec. 13

Midweek fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. All welcome.

Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, 384 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-8856.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester. All welcome.

Junior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Prayer group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Home Bible study, 7 p.m., in Gloucester using study guide “Walk through the Bible.” Call Pastor Robert Jarvis or Roberta Jarvis at 978-281-3941.

Evangelistic Bible study, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Friday, Dec. 14

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, Dec. 15

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday, Dec. 16

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Monday, Dec. 17

Rosary, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 69 School St., Manchester. 978-526-1263.

Breakaway youth program, for students in grades seven through 12, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Essex, 39 Main St. 978-768-7855. Email jake@fccoe.org.

Cape Ann Vajra Vidya, Buddhist meditation and study group, 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., Yoga for Health, 124 Main St., Gloucester. www.rinpoche.com/cavv.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Ecumenical Bible study group meets, 10 a.m., Poplar Park in Gloucester.

Women’s Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester.

Youth group for high school students, 7 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Bible study, 9 a.m., Orthodox Congregational Church of Lanesville, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-2345.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Family supper and study, 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. 978-546-2523.

Wednesday evening fellowship, North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. Light meal at 5:45 p.m., followed by a children’s program and adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. 978-768-3539. www.NorthShoreBibleChurch.com.

Mid-week fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study. All welcome.

AWANA Kids Club, for children in preschool through grade six, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., West Gloucester. 978-281-3941.

Midweek praise, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-1736.

Senior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Zen Buddhists seated meditation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport. Call Cliff at 978-546-6336.

Prayer and Bible study service, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave., Essex.

Thursday, Dec. 20

Midweek fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. All welcome.

Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, 384 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-8856.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester. All welcome.

Junior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Prayer group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Home Bible study, 7 p.m., in Gloucester using study guide “Walk through the Bible.” Call Pastor Robert Jarvis or Roberta Jarvis at 978-281-3941.

Evangelistic Bible study, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Friday, Dec. 21

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, Dec. 22

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday, Dec. 23

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Wednesday, Dec. 26

Bible study, 9 a.m., Orthodox Congregational Church of Lanesville, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-2345.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Family supper and study, 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. 978-546-2523.

Wednesday evening fellowship, North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. Light meal at 5:45 p.m., followed by a children’s program and adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. 978-768-3539. www.NorthShoreBibleChurch.com.

Mid-week fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study. All welcome.

AWANA Kids Club, for children in preschool through grade six, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., West Gloucester. 978-281-3941.

Midweek praise, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-1736.

Senior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Zen Buddhists seated meditation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport. Call Cliff at 978-546-6336.

Prayer and Bible study service, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave., Essex.

Thursday, Dec. 27

Midweek fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. All welcome.

Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, 384 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-8856.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester. All welcome.

Junior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Prayer group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Home Bible study, 7 p.m., in Gloucester using study guide “Walk through the Bible.” Call Pastor Robert Jarvis or Roberta Jarvis at 978-281-3941.

Evangelistic Bible study, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Friday, Dec. 28

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, Dec. 29

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday, Dec. 30

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Bible study, 9 a.m., Orthodox Congregational Church of Lanesville, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-2345.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Family supper and study, 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. 978-546-2523.

Wednesday evening fellowship, North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. Light meal at 5:45 p.m., followed by a children’s program and adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. 978-768-3539. www.NorthShoreBibleChurch.com.

Mid-week fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study. All welcome.

AWANA Kids Club, for children in preschool through grade six, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., West Gloucester. 978-281-3941.

Midweek praise, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-1736.

Senior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Zen Buddhists seated meditation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport. Call Cliff at 978-546-6336.

Prayer and Bible study service, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave., Essex.

Thursday, Jan. 3

Midweek fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. All welcome.

Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, 384 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-8856.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester. All welcome.

Junior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Prayer group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Home Bible study, 7 p.m., in Gloucester using study guide “Walk through the Bible.” Call Pastor Robert Jarvis or Roberta Jarvis at 978-281-3941.

Evangelistic Bible study, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Friday, Jan. 4

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday, Jan. 5

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday, Jan. 6

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

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Monday,

Rosary, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 69 School St., Manchester. 978-526-1263.

Breakaway youth program, for students in grades seven through 12, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Essex, 39 Main St. 978-768-7855. Email jake@fccoe.org.

Cape Ann Vajra Vidya, Buddhist meditation and study group, 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., Yoga for Health, 124 Main St., Gloucester. www.rinpoche.com/cavv.

Tuesday,

Ecumenical Bible study group meets, 10 a.m., Poplar Park in Gloucester.

Women’s Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester.

Youth group for high school students, 7 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Wednesday,

Bible study, 9 a.m., Orthodox Congregational Church of Lanesville, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-2345.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Family supper and study, 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. 978-546-2523.

Wednesday evening fellowship, North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. Light meal at 5:45 p.m., followed by a children’s program and adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. 978-768-3539. www.NorthShoreBibleChurch.com.

Mid-week fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study. All welcome.

AWANA Kids Club, for children in preschool through grade six, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., West Gloucester. 978-281-3941.

Midweek praise, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-1736.

Senior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Zen Buddhists seated meditation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport. Call Cliff at 978-546-6336.

Prayer and Bible study service, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 180 Western Ave., Essex.

Thursday,

Midweek fellowship, Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by classes for all ages, including an adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. All welcome.

Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, 384 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-283-8856.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Cape Ann Bible Church, 8 Thompson St., Gloucester. All welcome.

Junior high fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Prayer group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.

Home Bible study, 7 p.m., in Gloucester using study guide “Walk through the Bible.” Call Pastor Robert Jarvis or Roberta Jarvis at 978-281-3941.

Evangelistic Bible study, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Friday,

Bible study, 3 p.m., First Parish Church chapel, Central Street, Manchester. All welcome. 978-526-7661.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.

Saturday,

Men’s fellowship, 7:30 a.m., Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St., Gloucester.

Men’s and Ladies’ Bible study, 8 a.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

Judah’s Roar meeting, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport. Experience the love of God through worship and the arts. Free admission. Open to all ages. No child care; children welcome with supervision. Call 978-283-9111. Email eagleanddove@comcast.net. www.eagledove.com.

Sunday,

Adult Sunday school, 9 to 10 a.m., Pigeon Cove Chapel, 155 Granite St., Rockport. A weekly topical study led by the Elders. 978-546-2523.

Sunday morning meditation, 222 Arts & Wellness Center, 222 Eastern Ave., Gloucester. Led by teachers from Cape Ann Buddhist Center. First meditation: 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by tea break with discussion, or walk through woods. Second meditation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Arrive early. Open to all levels. Chairs and yoga equipment available, or bring your own. $10 donation. E-mail mkdyer47@juno.com.

Youth group for middle and high school students, 5 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 65 Eastern Ave., Essex. 978-768-3539.

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