Next Thursday Temple Kol Emeth will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, which includes nearly two dozen of faith communities in north metro Atlanta.
The interfaith service, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a dessert reception. Here’s more about the event:
“The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration is a program that combines uplifting messages, music, and often humor to help those in attendance find common goals to benefit their local communities. During the reception after the program, guests can enjoy samples of treats from the different congregations and anyone can write their thoughts, comments or feedback about what moves them on the Wall of Words or on social media. This year’s theme is “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
“With so much negative media about religious extremism in many religions, this evening is proof that we can coexist, can learn and can enjoy being together! We’ve been doing this for years! It is an evening you will long remember.”
Other East Cobb faith communities that will be participating include the Baha’i Faith Center, East Cobb Islamic Center, East Cobb United Methodist Church, Emerson Universalist Unitarian Congregation, Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Transfiguration Catholic Church and Unity North Atlanta Church.
Temple Kol Emeth is located at 1415 Old Canton Road, and you’re asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before the service begins because seating for 900 people fills up quickly.
The program also will be live-streamed at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (3155 Trickum Road), or you can view from home by clicking here.
For more information about the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration, visit the Facebook page or contact Hal Schlenger at hal.schlenger@earthlink.net or Temple Kol Emeth at 770-973-3533.
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