WARRENTON — The Warrenton United Methodist Church, 679 S. Main Ave., celebrates the second Sunday of Advent at 10 a.m. Sunday by welcoming a representative from the Gideons organization. The service focuses on peace. Songs of the season are being provided by Dave Warren (organ) and Diane Curs (piano).

Refreshments are served before and after all services. There is off-street parking, and the church is handicapped accessible.

Bible study is being held from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday; the topic for discussion is the gospel of Luke.

The church is making plans to go Christmas caroling, later in the month, and would like to add more musicians (vocal and instrumental) to visits at senior living facilities as well as Sunday and Christmas worship services. Anyone interested in contributing their musical talent, or simply offering their love of music, should call Lay Pastor Jane Hill at 971-704-4357.

For information, call the church at 503-861-0825.

SEASIDE — A Seaside Community HU Sing takes place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, anyone can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spiritual upliftment of those who come, and is not directed to any other purpose. For information, call Seann Valen at 503-717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to www.eckankar.org

SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Lower Columbia Worship Group of the Society of Friends (Quaker) meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Peninsula Church Center Fireside Room (south building), 5000 N Place. This is a “silent” (unprogrammed) worship group. All are welcome to visit and participate. For information, call 503-895-7474.

CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome.

Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, flute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet reflection.

For information, call the church at 503-436-1222.

SVENSEN — Crossroads Community Church, a Friends Fellowship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Family Film Friday at 6:45 p.m. tonight. This event is always held the second Friday of the month. All are welcome.

HAMMOND — The Holy Nativity Eastern Orthodox Mission is holding services Sunday in Hammond at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 5th St. Matins begin at 9 a.m. with Divine Liturgy beginning at 10 a.m. Father Kevin Lien, assistant pastor of the Church of the Annunciation in Milwaukie, and rector of Holy Nativity Mission, is celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Vespers are being held at 5 p.m. Saturday. Call for the location.

All Eastern Orthodox are welcome to participate. Those interested in attending an Orthodox Liturgy are encouraged to come, as well. For questions or information, call Steve Sollars at 503-298-3453 or Linda Andres at 503-440-3930.

CLATSKANIE — The Great Vow Zen Monastery, located at 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road in Clatskanie, is holding a “Beginner’s Mind” retreat, led by Adam Jogen Salzberg and Patrick Bansho Green, from 5 p.m. Dec. 18 to 1 p.m. Dec. 20.    

During this weekend a monastic schedule is followed. All elements of a meditation retreat are covered, including basic meditation techniques, posture, breathing, formal meals, and dealing with obstructions.     

The cost is $150 ($120 for Zen Community of Oregon; a $75 reduced rate available to those in need) plus donation.

For details, call 503-728-0654 or email registrar@greatvow.org. Register online at www.zendust.org/calendar

The Astoria Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave., is hosting award-winning vocalist Marcia Whitehead, who is presenting “Wrappings: The Gift of Christmas in Story and Song” at 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Through story and song, Wrappings investigates the fears, the faith and the hardships Mary and Joseph might have faced as they anticipated the birth of Jesus. The presentation explores unfamiliar ancient customs like swaddling clothes and aspects of the Nativity story not frequently considered. A love-offering will be received for Ms. Whitehead.

Ken Tipps from Scappoose is the guest speaker at Astoria Church of Christ’s Sunday service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 692 12th St. His topic, “A Nation Destroyed,” is taken from the Book of Jeremiah. All are welcome.

Those who have terminal illnesses, are about to have surgery, or are of advanced age are invited to receive the Sacrament for Anointing of the Sick after the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond, and at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Ave.

Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe with the parish at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 to Dec. 12 at St. Mary Star of the Sea. A Novena begins Friday, following Mass. This is a special rosary with meditations, led by the church’s Spanish community.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation is being held Tuesday at a noon Mass at St. Francis de Sales Mission, and at the 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea, followed by the Knights of Columbus Christmas tree lighting.

Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., celebrates the Second Sunday of Advent at both the 8 and 10 a.m. worship services.  The second candle of the Advent wreath will be lighted. 

An Advent Labyrinth Walk takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A labyrinth introduction is offered at 3 p.m. upon request. It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete the walk.

During Advent, Grace offers a Taizé Prayer and Song service each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Also on Wednesdays, Prayers for Peace, Healing and Wholeness takes place in the Vestry Room at 3:30 p.m.

For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org