Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that offers fellowship and worship. Rev. John E. Sheridan is the church’s pastor; he conducts daily Mass at the Discalced Carmelite Chapel during the week at 8am. Scripture study with refreshments is offered every night at 7pm in the parish center gym. The church also supports a music program that is integrated with Sunday Mass. Robert Santacroe is the music director.
This parsonage is located adjacent to the church itself. Its current occupant is the church's pastor, Perry D. Baugh.
When they're done spreading their message, this is where the Witnesses gather. This building serves as a gathering and worship spot for more than one local congregation. As a proselytizing group, new adherents to the faith are eagerly sought. Interested parties are invited to visit or read the online publication, The Watchtower.
Wizard, under new management in 2010, aims to assist enrollees in improving their language skills. Languages taught include Portuguese and Spanish, but the majority of classes are for non-natives seeking a better command of English, especially for use in business and educational settings. Small classes (five to seven students) provide instruction in beginner, intermediate and advanced language skills.
Hymns and contemporary music add to this church's quest for intellectual and emotional religious experience. The church oversees numerous ministries for congregation members to give flesh to its commitment to core beliefs, including fellowship, outreach, Bible studies, and educational opportunities. All are invited.
Christian Book Distributors produces and distributes DVDs, books, Bibles, homeschool materials and Christian living products to the Christian community. Visit the website to make an online purchase; orders take one day to process and can be picked up at this location during normal business hours.
Saint Adelaide Parish is a Catholic church that offers weekly worship for families and individuals living in the North Shore region. It also provides Sunday School and is involved with various charities. These include Catholic Charities North, food pantries and more. Please visit the website for more information.
Join Pastor Seok-Cheol Shin and his small congregation for prayer on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am and for Bible prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. This church participates in Haven from Hunger (a Peabody food pantry) and in several organizations devoted to providing housing (Pioneer House and In-Between House).
The active religious community at St. Ann's provides day care services, several fundraising events throughout the year (including bake sales and bazaars), religious education for children and adults, and opportunities for youths to perform community service. Additionally, St. Ann's encourage participation in the many programs operated by the archdiocese in neighboring communities.
This congregation honors the tradition of being "people of the book" with an ambitious educational program for children and adults and a calendar that includes lectures from scholars near and far. An active sisterhood and social calendar round out the offerings.
St. John Lutheran Church traces its roots back to the early 20th century, when Finnish engineers migrated to Peabody to work in the prosperous tanning industry. The church has survived for more than a century and remains a small congregation that's invigorated by young families. Members and prospective members serve as ushers, lay assistants, coffee hour helpers and participants in the church's Bible study program.
Shaint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church has served the growing Greek community of Peabody since the turn of the last century. In 1923, it opened its current house of worship on Paleologos Street. A large school is attached to the church, a sign of its ongoing commitment to education. This active community also sponsors a soup kitchen and food pantry, shelter and transitional housing for homeless people, choir, mens club and play groups for young children.
Comunidade De Cristo serves Peabody's large Portuguese community. Many of the church's ministries focus on religious experiences gained through dance, theater and song. Ministry to children through loving church members is a foundational element of the church's mission. Portuguese speakers are invited to explore the church's offering in more detail at its website.