A Google and ADN search turns up the following Thanksgiving Eve services options in our community. If churches mention such a service on their website, Google will likely find it. I’m glad to see these churches offering services.

Thanksgiving has developed into a holiday of excess, followed by a day (Black Friday) of excessive spending. I believe it’s important to take stock of our abundance at this time of year and offer thanks, as we prepare to move into the Advent season. My appreciation goes out to these churches who emphasize Thanksgiving in these services.

November 23, 2011

Anchorage
First United Methodist Church – 6 p.m.
725 W. Ninth Ave.
www.firstumcanchorage.org/

St. Marks Lutheran – 6:30 p.m.
3230 Lake Otis Parkway
www.stmarkalaska.org

First Congregational Church – 7 p.m.
2510 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving
www.fccak.org/

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church – 7 p.m.
10955 Elmore Rd.
www.amazinggracealaska.org/

Eagle River
Joy Lutheran Church – 7 p.m.
10111 East Eagle River Loop Rd
www.joy-lutheran.com

Chugiak
River of Life Lutheran Church – 7 p.m.
21301 Voyles Blvd.