Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host weekly Advent services at 1 p.m. Wednesdays from Dec. 4, 11 and 18.

Visitors are invited to see a live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from the comfort of their vehicles. The nativity can be viewed from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20-22 in the rear parking lot at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver.

The public is invited to come and view various collections of angels, treasured by East Woods Presbyterian Church members and friends. Enjoy the stories associated with each collection. Coffee and cookies will be served.

The Homeless Persons Memorial Day ceremony is Dec. 21 on the front steps of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver. Approximately 53 homeless individuals have died this year; their names will be read aloud. The pre-event (music and spoken word) begins at 5 p.m., and the main event is from 5:30 to 7 […]

Visitors are invited to see a live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from the comfort of their vehicles. The nativity can be viewed from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20-22 in the rear parking lot at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver.

St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, will host a Longest Night Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 21. It is a quiet service with live music, prayers and scripture readings. The sanctuary is dimly lit so that guests will feel comfortable crying. Toward the end of the service, attendees can come forward and […]