Hands knead dough for noodles to be served at McCordsville United Methodist Church’s 2018 Thanksgiving dinner. The church plans to serve the dinner again this year, with safety-minded changes in place, after canceling it in 2020.
McCordsville church to serve Thanksgiving dinner
McCORDSVILLE — McCordsville United Methodist Church will serve a Thanksgiving dinner from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
The annual dinner typically features turkey with noodles made by a group of parishioners in the church kitchen.
The dinner was canceled in 2020 amid coronavirus safety concerns.
Organizers of this year’s event have made changes to promote safety. They’ve reduced the number of tables and seats in the fellowship hall for the event, but they’ve added an hour of serving, to accommodate more people but reduce the number gathered at one time.
Takeout is available and encouraged. Distancing and mask-wearing while waiting in line is also encouraged.
Instead of the self-serve cold/salad bar, diners can choose from cranberry or apple salad. The rest of the menu is a choice of turkey or ham with dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, noodles and rolls. For dessert, diners can choose pumpkin, apple or pecan pie.
There is no charge for the dinner. Donations are accepted from those able to make them.
Information: mccordsvilleumc.org, 317-335-3705
Fortville Christians Unite offers Thanksgiving food
FORTVILLE — Fortville Christians Unite is providing all of the components for a Thanksgiving meal. These food boxes will be handed out from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Nov. 13).
Distribution will take place in the parking lot of Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W, Fortville.
Gates open at 9 a.m.
This is a drive-thru event and is open to anyone who needs the extra food this Thanksgiving.
Grinch, Santa compete to aid Salvation Army
GREENFIELD — Salvation Army is kicking off the 2021 Red Kettle Campaign with a Ring Off Challenge between Santa Claus and The Grinch. This will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at opposing doors at Walmart in Greenfield.
Seminar offers help for those grieving
GREENFIELD — “Surviving the Holidays” is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (Nov. 13) at St. James Lutheran Church, 1741 S. State St.
This is an event for people grieving a loved one’s death.
“The holidays can be particularly hard for those who are grieving,” organizers said in the press release from the church. “At this seminar, you’ll learn how to deal with the many emotions grieving people often face during the holidays.”
Information: stjamesnalc.org, 317-462-7340
Blood drive set for Thursday
McCORDSVILLE — A blood drive is set for 3-7 p.m. Thursday at McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway. Blood donors can sign up in the Events tab of the church’s Facebook page, or walk-ins are also welcome.
Information: mccordsvilleumc.org, 317-335-3705
Women of Action continues
GREENFIELD — The Women of Action conference began Friday at Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 1202 E. Fifth St. Another session begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 13.
Stephanie Gallion and Amy Killmon will be speakers.
Information: 317-496-6844
Love INC seeks Christmas sponsors
HANCOCK COUNTY — Hancock County Christmas Connection (formerly United Christmas Service) is seeking to partner with churches, groups, businesses, and individuals in 2021 to help provide a child’s Christmas. If you are interested in sponsoring a family or several families, call Love INC at 317-468-6300 or email [email protected]
Applications for families needing assistance will be accepted until Nov.19 at the family’s youngest child’s school. Families needing assistance are directed to contact their school counselor or call Love INC for more information.
Fortville mission adds evening pantry hours
FORTVILLE — Fortville Area Resource Mission is adding monthly evening hours at the food pantry it operates with the support of various area churches.
The pantry is housed inside Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W.
The next evening time slot will be Tuesday. Doors open for social time from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with pantry hours from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
FARM can use volunteers and financial support for this added time slot. Learn more at fortvillearearesourcemission.org or 317-203-9606.
