The annual Los Gatos Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7pm.
Organizers are inviting the community to join with them in giving thanks. Father Angelo David will conduct the service, with participating faith group contributing. In this unique service, the various religious groups come together to express gratitude with one voice. It is designed to be a witness in our world of division that there are some things that bind us together.
Each faith community takes turns hosting the service, which is held just ahead of Thanksgiving Day. The event this year will feature an interfaith choir led by Michael Taylor.
The one-hour service starts at 7pm and is followed by a meet-and-mingle reception at 8pm. Each year they selected a charity to donate to, and this year’s lucky recipient will be the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Santa Clara County.
NAMI Santa Clara County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through education, support, advocacy and awareness.
“For 50 years, NAMI-SCC has provided free programs—including peer education classes, support groups, mental health education in schools, family classes, and community presentations—empowering people to find hope and healing,” a release from the Interfaith group states. “Each year, we serve more than 11,000 individuals across Santa Clara County, helping to build a compassionate community where mental health is understood, stigma is reduced, and help is accessible to all.”
Participating communities:
Congregation Shir Hadash
Jewish Silicon Valley
Los Gatos United Methodist Church
Skyland Community Church UCC
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos
West Valley Muslim Association
