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HIGHROCK NORTH SHORE (Beverly, Salem, Marblehead)
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ImmigrationOpen Door Immigration ServicesTo love our immigrant neighbors through the provision of affordable legal services, which are not always readily or affordably available to those moving here from other parts of the world.sage@odisma.org (Sage Shaw)XX
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HealthcareHighrock HealthTo provide free medical services to those across the North Shore who are uninsured, underinsured, or who lack access to health care. Regular free clinics are available throughout the year.health@highrocknorthshore.org (Hilary Linihan)XX
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Community Conversations StoutfaithStoutfaith is a discussion-based gathering where we wrestle, inquire, and discuss topics about our faith while enjoying craft beer at BackBeat Brewery in Beverly! kyra.drescher@gmail.com (Kyra Drescher-Dennis)X
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ArtsArtScribbleAn informal gathering to chat, discuss creative arts projects for the church and/or simply work together on personal projects. Visual artists and writers welcome! We meet from 12-4pm at the church (10 Dane Street, Beverly) on the second Saturday of the month. Bring your supplies and something to work on or don't and just chat!arts@highrocknorthshore.org (Walker Simons)X
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People in financial needBenevolence FundWhile giving priority to church members and regular attenders, the Benevolence Fund supports those in need of emergency financial assistance.brynn@highrocknorthshore.org (Brynn Harrington)X (must be a local community member or next of kin of a Highrocker if not part of the church community)X
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NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH (Beverly)
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Grief Support GroupGriefShareGriefshare is a support group that provides encouragement, care, friendship, and biblical wisdom for anyone experiencing grief. Most who attend are bereaved but it is suitable for all kinds of grief. NSCBC usually runs two groups a year, one starting in September and one starting in February. These meet in person at the church on a weeknight. Jan Rinne - janicerinne@gmail.comXX
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Moms GroupMOPSMothers of Preschoolers is foccused on supporting and equipping mothers of young children. This happens through talks, group discussions, creative activities and plenty of opportunities to build friendships with peers or mentors. At the same time MOPS provides a great program for kids from infants to 6 years old. MOPS meets two Thursday mornings a month from September to May and costs $85/person, with scholarships available.Stephanie Friedman - stephhfriedman@gmail.comXX
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Celebrating those with Special NeedsNight to ShineNight to Shine is a Prom Night experience for people with special needs hosted every February. Guests are paired up with a volunteer buddy for the night and enjoy a fun evening where they are celebrated and reminded that they are special and loved by God. Guest's families and carers are also invited and get a chance to enjoy hospitality, respite, and encouragement.Janet Bjork - janetbjork@gmail.comXX
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Worship for those with Special NeedsEvening ServiceThe Evening Service is an accessible worship service held on the first and third Sunday of each month. We seek to bring together people of all physical, cognitive, social and economic abilities to love God and love each other. When we are able to meet in person, the evening consists of a potluck meal and worship through singing, prayer and a message from God’s Word. In addition to traditional methods, each service uses multi-sensory teaching such as hands-on activities, videos, pictures and discussion. Right now Evening Service happens over Zoom, 6.30-7.15pmeveningservice@nscbc.orgX
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Children'sAwanaAWANA is a program for children in preschool through grade 5 that brings kids from several different churches and kids with no connection to a church. The AWANA mission is to reach children everywhere with the gospel of Jesus Christ and engage them in lifelong discipleship. AWANA reaches kids for Christ through fun, Scripture-rich experiences that lead them to know, love and serve Him. AWANA also helps children build self-esteem and good relationships with others. AWANA meets every other Thursday evening and there is a registration fee of $30 per child with a max of $75 per family, with assistance available if needed.Debbi Tuck - debbi.tuck@gmail.comXX
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ANTIOCH (Beverly)
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Coaching TrainingC.O.A.C.H. WorkshopPartnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. ($125 pp)
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INTERCULTURAL MISSION CHURCH (North Andover)
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Intercultural families and marriagesNational Association of Intercultural-Family MissionMinistry and support for intercultural families including help and resources for those suffering from mental, physical, and social abuse specific to their inter-cultural relationships. Although the families tend to be majority Korean and non-Korean spouse families, their services are not limited to that.Insook Vallario: vallar4@gmail.comxx
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ElderliesBoston Korean American Seniors AssociationThis is an independent organization serving MA Korean American Seniors, however, before the COVID our church and another church took turns each week hosting their meeting and providing hot meals, exercises, activities and a safe place to socialize for the elders. Although mostly Korean American elderlies, any seniors would be welcome when these outreaches will begin again.Insook Vallario: vallar4@gmail.comxx
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PILGRIM CHURCH (Beverly)
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People in financial needDeacon's FundWhile giving priority to church members and regular attenders, the Deacon's Fund supports those in need of emergency financial assistance.Pastor Valerie Doering Crisman vdcrisman@gmail.comX (limited to Beverly residents if outside of the church)
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CENTER GRACE (Beverly)
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Foster CareFamily Support Initiative - North Shore/Cape Ann/Lynn
A community of teams that support families and individuals who are in the foster care ministrySue Mulley sue@themulleys.net(Families in need of foster care/DCF support)X
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ESLTeach ESL to refugeesAnn Smith annsmith@securenym.netXX
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CHRIST THE REDEEMER (Danvers)
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Essex)
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education and hungerKijabe Educ. Fundprovision of meals and funding of education for kids living in the slums of NarobiCraig Hammon hammoncraig@gmail.com
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Boxford)
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Food PantryFirst Church Boxford Food PantryThe Food Pantry at First Church Boxford exists to serve the needs of residents of the Tri-town area and beyond.
God desires to care for those connected with First Church Boxford by providing non-perishable food and health/home products. Our food pantry is supplied through the loving and generous donations of our members and our community.		Sara Perkins, Food Pantry Coordinator
perksarae@gmail.com
foodpantry@firstchurchboxford.org
Tel. (978) 887-2903
Cell: (617) 733-2529
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The North Shore Great BanquetThe Great Banquet is a 72-hour experience, beginning on Thursday evening and ending Sunday evening. For three days, guests live and study together in a worshipful time of singing, prayer and discussion. During each of the fifteen talks given by laity and clergy, the theme of God's grace is presented. Guests participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion and examine more fully the presence of Christ in His body of believers. They personally experience His grace through the prayers and acts of a loving, Christian support community.Taylor & Michelle Robinson
info@northshoregb.org		YesOnce individuals have gone through the banquet they can volunteer
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Mother's GroupMOPSMothers of Preschoolers is focused on supporting and equipping mothers of young children. This happens through talks, group discussions, creative activities and plenty of opportunities to build friendships with peers or mentors. At the same time MOPS provides a great program for kids from infants to 6 years old. MOPS meets the first and third Friday of each month from September to May from 9 - 11 am. The costs $85/person, with scholarships available.New moms
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Hamilton)
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Grief Support GroupGriefShareGriefshare is a support group that provides encouragement, care, friendship, and biblical wisdom for anyone experiencing grief. Most who attend are bereaved but it is suitable for all kinds of grief. NSCBC usually runs two groups a year, one starting in September and one starting in February. These meet in person at the church on a weeknight. John Clark - johnclarkhydroseeding@outlook.comXX
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Spiritual CareStephen MinistryStephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
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Unplanned PregnancyLifeshareThis is a group of people who have a heart for this
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Ipswich)
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GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Marblehead)
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Deacon's FundWe collect money through our offering that is dispersed by the deacons to members of the congregation with accute material needs.Tania Dokken taniadokken@gmail.comX (must be either an attender of GCC or closely connected to an attender)
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HeartwarmersWe provide meals for people who are in need or temporary support because of illness, job loss, or life circumstances.Karen Parsons karenboutu@gmail.comX
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