WELCOMING REFUGEES
Our faiths also teach us to welcome the stranger and care for those without homes or safety. You can submit a welcome letter for our newest neighbors from Afghanistan. They will be compiled in a book for each new arrival.
Jewish Family and Community Services in Pittsburgh is collecting welcome letters for new neighbors. Figure out what you want to say. Then go the www.jfcspgh.org. Look for the black banner at the top of the home page. It says “To help Afghan Refugees, click on ‘Click Here’” and then scroll down to Welcome Home Book. You can submit your letter.
THE MYTH OF THANKSGIVING
Held in partnership with the Monroeville Public Library History Film Club online on Thursday, November 11, 7:00-8:30 p.m. This program is a discussion, not a film screening, so please view the videos in advance. Links and more information can be found at https://tinyurl.com/4ev99u3e.
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Repack food items on Wednesday, November 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3u5d7my6.
Additional questions: contact a member of the volunteer team at volunteer@pittsburghfoodbank.org or (412) 745-7600.
THANKSGIVING GATHERING
We will be gathering at Monroeville United Methodist Church to share from our traditions how Thanksgiving touches our hearts and is expressed in our lives. Hear different expressions from sacred writings, songs, and poetry from each of our traditions. Then we will have time to reflect on what we have heard, and share with each other our thanks and ways we can touch the world with our gratitude.
Come join us! Monday November 22 at 7 p.m. at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road, Monroeville. RSVP to MUMC@MonroevilleUMC.org or (412) 372-7474, to let us know that you are coming and how many are in your group so that we can plan accordingly.
Efforts are underway to offer this online as well. Please call or e-mail the MUMC office for an update. Masks are required and social distancing will be in effect.
THANKSGIVING MEAL
On Thursday November 25 at St. Bernadette, Lourdes’ Center, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville. This meal is for those in need of nourishment and/or fellowship.
To attend this meal whose first seating is at 1 p.m., or to volunteer between 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for a one-hour slot, or to bake a dessert, RSVP at breakingbread15146@gmail.com or 412-373-0500, ext. 113.
