Events
Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
Date and Time
Monday, November 23, 2015 7:00 PM
Description
Details on this year's celebration:
This year's theme is Unity Through Diversity. We will have musical pieces, reflections and dances from various religious and secular traditions in our community. Our keynote will be Joe Jones, CEO/Director of the Grand Rapids Urban League, and he will speak on "Be Perfectly Yourself."
Before the service, starting at 6pm, there will be a labyrinth available in the upstairs of Trinity United Methodist for anyone interested. Additionally, after the service, there will be a special reception with foods from our various cultures and traditions, as an opportunity to continue to engage with one another and build relationships between our diverse interfaith community.
In the spirit interfaith service, donations will be accepted for three of our community partners: Congress Elementary, East Paris Food Pantry, and Lutheran Social Services. We encourage you to bring something from the lists below, or give a monetary donation in its place.
Parking: There is limited parking lot space available. We encourage street parking close by the church, and carpooling when possible.
Childcare available.
Donations accepted:
Congress Elementary classroom supplies:
+Tissue boxes; disinfectant wipes; fat markers; glue sticks; white glue; construction paper; expo marker sets (whiteboard); pencils; pens; crayons; folders; paper-wide ruled; art supplies; snack foods; paper towel; whiteboard cleaner
East Paris Food Pantry:
+Non-perishable food and cans of food - ex: canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, and boxes of cereal. **Please no food items with pork or gelatin.
Lutheran Social Services:
+Coats and winter clothes for immigrants and refugees who are facing their first Michigan winter
History:
The Grand Rapids Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration has been celebrated annually since the year 2000. The event features participation from a wide variety of Christian denominations and representatives of Native American, Jewish, Muslim, Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, secular, and inclusive religious communities. We come together to give thanks for the blessings we have received. Prayers, music, sacred writings, reflections and meditation will be woven together with a common theme of gratitude from many traditions.
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Contact
Katie Gordon, [email protected]