Three of Newtown’s houses of worship will host memorial services this weekend commemorating the seventh anniversary of 12/14.

On Friday, December 13, Congregation Adath Israel will hold its annual memorial service during Friday evening Shabbat service. The service will begin at 7:30 pm at the synagogue, 115 Huntingtown Road.

Members of the community, along with residents of neighboring communities, are invited to join Adath Israel members as they join together to mourn the terrible loss and to remember the day that forever changed so many.

The service will include the chanting of El Malei (the Mourner’s Prayer) and other memorial readings. In addition, the names of all who lost their lives that day will be read.

As a community, all will stand and recite the Mourners Kaddish together.

A traditional Oneg, with refreshments, will follow the service, which honors the Sabbath.

For additional information, contact the synagogue at 203-426-5188.

An interfaith gathering will take place in the sanctuary of Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, on Saturday, December 14, at 9 am.

All are invited as faith leaders from the various Newtown religious communities will guide the community by reading from sacred texts, offering prayers for the community, and allowing for times of silence and individual reflection.

This event is sponsored by Newtown Interfaith Council. All are welcome.

For more information, call 203-426-9024.

At 9:30 Saturday morning, St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church will host at Mass of Remembrance. The church is at 46 Church Hill Road.

Call 203-426-1014 for additional information.