ANSONIA - Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us pretty quickly, or so it seems.
I learned today the always inspiring Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to celebrate our American holiday is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 22.
The worship service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 47 Franklin St.
The celebration will include familiar hymns, readings, and music from several faith traditions and a reading of the President's Thanksgiving Day proclamation.
Everyone is welcome. Donations of non-perishable food items to support area food banks are requested.
The sponsoring houses of worship are:
Al-Aziz Islamic Center, Bridgeport; Bahai' Group of Oxford; Christ Episcopal Church, Ansonia; Clinton AME Zion Church, Ansonia; First Congregational Church, Ansonia; First Congregational Church, Derby; First United Methodist Church, Ansonia, Phuoc Long Buddhist Temple, Ansonia.