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

Apostles Lutheran

Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold in-person worship on the second Sunday in Advent at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Chapel will be held at noon via Zoom.

Bellamy United Methodist

Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent at 9 a.m in the fellowship hall, and 10 o’clock in the sanctuary. Holy Communion will be served at both services. Children’s Church has resumed for both services for ages three years through fifth grade.

Bethany United Methodist

The sermon title of Pastor Moonsup “Paul” Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 10 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “Waiting is Our Hope.”

Tonight from 6-7:30, Bethany will kick off its Advent Bible School, which will meet on three consecutive Thursdays in the fellowship hall. Advent Bible School is open to all children, ages four years thro...