Gratitude is a universal virtue of faith, and every year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we gather together to worship in our unique ways. Every member organization is asked to contribute in some way: Song, Prayer, Scripture, Silent Meditation, and more. This family-friendly event is a simple way to learn more about the faith of your neighbors. It is free and open to the public. The next Thanksgiving Service will be:
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Location: Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church
11042 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge Island, WA Island
Year |
Hosting Church |
Theme |
2003 | Grace Episcopal Church | Gratitude and More Gratitude for the Faith We Share |
Speaker: Rev. Dan Sailer, Seabold United Methodist Church | ||
2004 | Grace Episcopal Church | Thanks for our Diversity and Our Unity |
Speaker: Rev. Drew Johnston, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of BI/North Kitsap | ||
2005 | Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church | To Unite Our Hearts in Grateful Sharing |
Speaker: Rabbi Mark Glickman, Congregational Kol Shalom | ||
2006 | St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Church | Building Peace |
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dee Eisenhauer, Eagle Harbor Congregational United Church of Christ | ||
2007 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Be the Change |
Speakers: Tom Crowley, Cross Sound Church; Dante Garcia, SGI; Fran Korten, YES Magazine/Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church | ||
2008 | Bethany Lutheran Church | Thanksgiving for our Earth |
Speakers: Noel Purser, member, Suquamish Tribe; Dick Golden, Chavurat Shir Hayam; Bill Harper, Grace Episcopal Church | ||
2009 | Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church | Giving Thanks for Our Diversity and Our Unity |
Speaker: Rev. Tom Thresher, Suquamish Community Congregational United Church of Christ | ||
2010 | Cancelled due to weather | |
2011 | Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church | In Gratitude for Those Who Have Come Before Us |
Speaker: Rev. Paul Stumme-Diers, Bethany Lutheran Church | ||
2012 | Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church | Gratitude for our Youth |
2013 | St. Cecelia’s Parish | Compassion |
2014 | Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church | In the Spirit of Unity – A Gathering for Peace |
Speaker: Bishop David Cook, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | ||
2015 | Cancelled due to weather | |
2016 | Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church | Neighboring |
Speakers: Revs. Barbara and Jaco ten Hove, Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church; Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, Suquamish Tribal Elders’ Council | ||
2017 | St. Cecilia’s Catholic Parish | |
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2018 | Location | |
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2019 | Location | |
Speakers | ||
2020 | Location: Zoom | Steadfast, Grateful |
Speakers: Inez Maubane Jones, Outreach Manager, Arts & Humanities Bainbridge (Church of Christ, Scientist); Karen Vargas, Living Life Leadership / Kitsap ERACE; Trinka Wasik, United Religions Initiative |
2023 Location The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
2022 Location Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church