The Rev. Jeff Mikyska from Our Savior Lutheran Church kicks off the annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held Sunday in Aurora. Worshippers from between 12 and 15 different faith communities took part in the service, which was hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church for the first time.
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Worshippers of several faiths gathered together Sunday afternoon at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora for the city's annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.
It was the first time Our Savior Lutheran Church played host to the communitywide event, which annually draws more than 200 people to join in prayer. The theme for this year's event was "All People Are Valued Children of God."
Participants hailed from five different Christian denominations, two Jewish communities, the Muslim community, and the Fox Valley Baha'i community. Altogether, between 12-15 different faith communities from Aurora, representing four religions, participated.
The worship portion of the event took place in the church sanctuary, followed by dinner in the fellowship hall.
Worshippers from five different Christian denominations, two Jewish communities, the Muslim community and the Fox Valley Baha'i community gathered in Aurora on Sunday for the annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.
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Khadija Walker and her children, Nasiru and Folasade, from the Baha'i Community of Aurora sing Sunday during Aurora's annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held this year at Our Savior Lutheran Church.
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The St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sign Language and Praise Choirs perform Sunday during Aurora's annual Interfaith Community service held at Our Savior Lutheran Church this year.
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