SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner invites the community to the following holiday events.

On Wednesday, Nov. 24, there will be a Thanksgiving Eve gathering at 6 p.m. with a light supper, followed by an informal service of thanks with hymns, prayers and scripture at 7 p.m., led by the congregation.

Each Sunday morning beginning Nov. 27, the church will have the lighting of Advent candles during worship. Advent study will be held in the vestry at 6:30 p.m. Sunday morning worship begins at 9 a.m.

On Dec. 4, the First Saturday Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be a lasagna dinner, with vegetarian dishes and takeout boxes available.

Senior lunch and bingo will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8. Admission is a can of fruit or vegetables. The knitting group will meet at 4 p.m.

On Dec. 11, the Second Saturday Community Movie will start at 6:30 p.m. Free movie, refreshments will be for sale.

The Dec. 24 Christmas Eve service will start with an outdoor living nativity at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the vestry. At 7 p.m., a Christmas Eve candlelight service of lessons and carols will be held in the sanctuary. Donations at the living nativity will benefit the Deacons’ Community Outreach Fund; the candlelight service will benefit retired ministers who have no pension plans.