Ecumenical prayer services for Thanksgiving, 2026
CNS illustration; photo by Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin
Ecumenical prayer services for Thanksgiving
In addition to Mass being available in many Catholic parishes on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 26), many local ministerial alliances organize ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services in the days leading up to the holiday as a chance to pray as one faith community and take up an offering for local people in need. These services are a long-standing tradition in areas of the diocese and offer a rare opportunity to gather and pray united with members of other Christian congregations. Here is a partial list of ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services that are scheduled in the diocese.
Boonville — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 6:30 pm, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 14191 Billingsville Road
Edina — Sunday, Nov. 22, 6 pm, St. Joseph Church, 509 N. Main St., with Deacon Kenneth Berry giving the welcome, Father Boniface Nzabonimpa delivering the message and the Clark Family leading the music
Kahoka — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 pm, St. Michael Church, 622 W. Exchange St., with Pastor Dan Moore giving the message
Monroe City — Monday, Nov. 23, 7 pm, Family Church of Monroe City, 24 Gateway Square Drive, with Father Christopher Hoffmann offering the Opening Prayer and Deacon Michael Long proclaiming one of the readings
Salisbury — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 pm, St. Joseph Church, 301 W. Williams St.
