Since 1989, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has offered the gift of music and Scripture by presenting a live Nativity for the community.

The play, presented by parish children, will be followed by Mass at 4 p.m.

The celebration begins with Mass at 11 a.m. followed by soup and fellowship in the parish hall.

All those ages 60 or older are welcome to gather in the hall of St. Athanasius and St. John Church, located on 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford.

Advent Lessons & Carols, a blend of Scripture readings, prayer, and hymns which tell the story of salvation from Creation to the birth of Christ, will be held at St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street in Ellsworth, on Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m.