Community Corner
Stamford To Celebrate “A Time To Be Grateful”
Following up their powerful 9/11 program earlier this fall, the InterFaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut and the New World Chorus invite the community to join them at the Church of Christ the Healer for a Thanksgiving service.
This Sunday, November 20 at 7 pm, the and the New World Chorus will sponsor a community-wide interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. “A Time to Be Grateful” will take place at the (1.5 miles north of Merritt Parkway exit 35).
“It is my hope that this event will bring Stamford residents together as people with different beliefs, different traditions, from different backgrounds, but who are one community, united in our commitment to equity, justice, tolerance and advocacy for those whose voices often get drowned out,” Reverend Kate Heichler said. “We will all have a fabulous time together, rejoicing in great music, powerful words, and the energy and goodwill generated by our gathering together in celebration.”
The Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut’s mission is to connect diverse faith communities for interfaith action, and to be a catalyst for increasing interfaith understanding and cooperation in our community. On Sunday, the InterFaith Council will bw joined by local clergy to celebrate the Thanksgiving Season.
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The New World Chorus is a new community interfaith choir that includes singers from congregations around Stamford. The New World Chorus will be performing original and uplifting music written by Chris Coogan and Beth Styles.
The New World Chorus performed for over 500 people at Stamford’s 9/11 commemoration this fall. Following that program, Mayor Michael Pavia encouraged more community gatherings of this type in Stamford. On Sunday, audience members will be a part of the action, contributing their own words and thanks into the service.
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“Each person will be invited to bring forward pieces of paper with prayers and/or thanksgivings, and we will gather these together at one point as a visible symbol of the power generated when we bring our gratitude and expectant hopes together,” Heichler said.
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged for planning purposes. Register online here. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or winter coat to share with those in need.
