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DESCRIPTION:The 51st annual Tri-City Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place 
 Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 43148 
 Mission Blvd, Fremont. The program is sponsored by the Tri-City Interfaith 
 Council. This year’s theme is "A Gratitude that Unites."\n\nFrom 1962 
 when three Protestant Christian churches gathered for Thanksgiving worship, 
 this holiday service has evolved to reflect dramatic historical changes and 
 diversity in the Bay Area. Vatican II encouraged interfaith dialogue 
 between Catholics, Protestants and the Jewish community.  Then in the late 
 1980s representatives from the Hindu, Baha’i, Muslim, Ohlone Indians, 
 Unitarian Universalist, Latter Day Saints, Unificationist, Sikh, Jain, 
 Buddhist, and Zoroastrian communities joined to share in the Thanksgiving 
 Service.\n\nThe liturgical fabric of the service is rich in readings from 
 sacred prayers, chants, songs, as well as beautiful traditional costumes, 
 dancers, and musicians.  The importance of passing the sacred tradition to 
 the next generation is highlighted as younger members of our faith 
 communities’ traditions share in rendering sacred text and songs. 
 \n\nThose who attend are invited to bring refreshments for a time of 
 fellowship following the service.  Non-perishable foods will be collected 
 for Tri-City Volunteers, and the offering will be donated to Abode 
 Services.\n\nParents are encouraged to bring children and youth for this 
 inspiring and educational program.  The Thanksgiving service provides a 
 unique opportunity to become acquainted with the varied cultural and 
 religious traditions which are such an important part of our community.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/10/21/18724229.php
SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
LOCATION:St Joseph’s Catholic Church\n43148 Mission Blvd\nFremont
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/10/21/18724229.php
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