Milford’s faith communities will gather under one roof the Tuesday before Thanksgiving for the city’s annual Community Thanksgiving Worship Service, and this year the evening’s offering will help the No Freeze Shelter get ready for winter.
The service, sponsored by the Milford Clergy Association, is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the sanctuary of First United Church of Christ, 34 West Main St. All are welcome.
“A Place at the Table”
This year’s theme is “A Place at the Table,” which the church says celebrates hospitality, generosity and making room for everyone in the community.
Jen Paradis, executive director of the Beth-El Center, will share the message.
Music will come from a community choir led by music minister Yeheun Kwon, a community youth musicians ensemble and Soundwaves, an a cappella group of local young adults.
Anyone who would like to sing with the community choir is invited to arrive at 6 p.m. for rehearsal.
Helping the No Freeze Shelter
The offering will support the No Freeze Shelter as it prepares for the cold months. Community members are invited to bring items from a shelter needs list that the organizers will share ahead of time.
Anyone interested in volunteering with the shelter can attend a training session at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall before the service. For training, contact kbecker@bethelmilford.org. To learn about becoming a No Freeze Shelter sponsor, contact the Rev. Ashley Grant at revashleygrant@gmail.com.
Children are welcome. They will take part in a tie-blanket service project and hear a special children’s message during worship.
A reception follows in Fellowship Hall. Anyone who wants to bring a treat to share can drop it off in the church kitchen before the service.
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First, a holiday fair the weekend before
The same church hosts its Homemade Holiday Fair the weekend before Thanksgiving.
- Friday, Nov. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.: Pre-sale and cook-off night. Admission is $10 for tasters, voters and shoppers, with tickets available at the door.
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Free admission. The church’s flyer lists a craft fair, Santa, a creche exhibit, raffle baskets, crafts for kids and holiday sweets.
The church is also taking sign-ups for pie contest entries, nativity sets for the exhibit and bake sale contributions on its holiday fair page. A sea glass workshop on Saturday is ticketed separately. Vendor questions go to Kristen S. at 203-668-0686.
IF YOU GO
Community Thanksgiving Service: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 to 8 p.m. (choir rehearsal 6 p.m.; shelter volunteer training 5:30 p.m.)
Homemade Holiday Fair: Friday, Nov. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. ($10); Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (free)
Where: First United Church of Christ, 34 West Main St., Milford
Parking: On the street or in the church lot at 46 West Main St.
More info: firstchurchofmilford.org or 203-877-4277
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