7th Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Slated for November 18

The Seventh Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday, November 18, 3 p.m., at Congregation Tifereth Israel, 3219 Sheridan Blvd., in Lincoln.

This service of gratitude is open to everyone, and all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend. In a world that serves up daily reminders of what divides us, this service brings together people of all faiths, and reminds us of what binds us together in our shared expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving.

Clergy from many different faiths will participate, with this year’s featured speaker being Dr. Marilyn Johnson-Farr, the Dwight E. Porter professor of education at Doane University, president of the Omaha Midwest Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and lay leader at Quinn Chapel, AME Church in Lincoln.

An interfaith choir will also participate in the service. Anyone wishing to sing should contact Brian Pfoltner at First Presbyterian Church (402) 477-6037 / musicdir@fpclincoln.org). The choir will meet at 2 p.m. to rehearse a few easy pieces for the service. All are welcome and encouraged to sing.

Following the service, a reception will be provided by the members of Congregation Tifereth Israel, allowing people of all faiths the opportunity to mingle and get to know one another. This year, instead of bringing desserts, please bring non-perishable items for the Food Bank of Lincoln.

For more information on the service, contact Brian Pfoltner at the contact above or Stephen Griffith, Faith Coalition of Lancaster County, at (402) 730-8927 / s.griffith.ne@gmail.com.