Special services and other activities in churches this week include the following:

Apostles Lutheran

While physical worship services at Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, are suspended, the fourth Sunday in Advent worship service will be held via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. An invitation to join the Zoom service will be sent to the congregation via email and can be accessed on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Sarah Lang. The book study of “A Different Mirror” will continue at 1 p.m. Children’s chapel will be held via Zoom at 3 p.m.; individuals can email office.apostles@gmail.com for an invitation.

A release from Apostles states, “The Christmas season brings about many joys and blessings but can also be a difficult time for those facing grief and hardship. This year, especially, has been a challenging year for many. As we acknowledge the struggles and hardships surrounding the holiday season, Apostles Lutheran and Grace Lutheran in C...