The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset begins the Advent season on Nov. 30, followed by the centuries old tradition of the hanging of the greens on Dec. 7.

The special service will feature presentation of greens to adorn the sanctuary in the shapes of a star, heart, cross and circle accompanied by a Bible passage highlighting the meaning of the special greenery: The star represents the Star of Bethlehem; the heart wreath symbolizes God’s love; the cross, the crucifixion and resurrection; and the circle wreath, eternal love.

During each Sunday service in Advent, a candle will be lit on the Advent wreath to signal the coming of Christmas, a sacred Christian holiday.

The town’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the common in front of the church will take place on Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m., followed by hot chocolate and cookies in the church’s fellowship hall.

The Organ Society’s annual home-made cookie and hand-made craft sale will take place following the service on Dec. 7.

The public is invited to participate in a Christmas workshop at noon on Dec. 7. Pizza will be served followed by crafts for children and adults. The afternoon will conclude with the singing of carols in the sanctuary.

On Dec. 24, the Christmas Eve candlelight service with special music begins at 7 p.m.

On Dec. 28, the service will feature Christmas carols and traditional readings beginning at 10 a.m.

All services are open to the public. The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset holds services each Sunday regardless of weather. Please visit www.uccwiscasset.org for more information.