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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Date:
Monday, November 19, 2012
Time:
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type:
Vigil/Ritual
Organizer/Author:
Jeffrey Spencer
Location Details:
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
43148 Mission Blvd
Fremont

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."

From 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.

The 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.

Those 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.

Parents 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.
Added to the calendar on Sun, Oct 21, 2012 5:28PM
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