Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

For more than four decades, Longboat Key's congregations have set aside denominational lines for one shared Thanksgiving service, and the host role rotates among the island's houses of worship. This time the service returns to Longboat Island Chapel, the ecumenical church now past its 70th anniversary. In recent years clergy from All Angels by the Sea, Christ Church of Longboat Key, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, St. Mary, Star of the Sea and Temple Beth Israel have joined the chapel's own to share readings, prayers and a litany of thanksgiving. By custom, the island's newest clergy member delivers the message. The collection and donated food traditionally go to local food charities.