An advent gathering and spiritual tea will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Francis Center for Renewal, 395 Bridle Path Road in Bethlehem.

The service will include lighting of candles, music, periods of silence and time to reflect on one’s sorrows and sadness, followed by a sharing of hopes and joys with a spiritual tea, refreshment for body, mind and spirit.

Organizers will provide the tea and treats, participants are asked to bring their favorite tea cup.

The gathering is sponsored by the Spiritual Directors of Greater Lehigh Valley.

For more information, visit www.StFrancisCenterForRenewal.Org or email spiritualdirectorsglv@gmail.com.