A Candlemas Service of Light and Hope will be held at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 124 Front St. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. The service will consist of readings, songs and prayers on the themes of light and hope and will be led by Music Director Leslie Piper and the Rev. Geoffrey T. Piper.

A candlelight procession into the chapel will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the service will last approximately 45 minutes. Everyone is encouraged to bring candles from home to be blessed for the following year.