Beautiful Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Hosted by Area Clergy

Area clergy welcomed Greater Hartford residents to the 2021 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Temple Beth Hillel in South Windsor on November 22. The annual event featured inspirational readings and comments, music, and songs, as the clergy members presented different portions of the program, reflecting on the importance of spirituality and celebrating together. Temple Beth Hillel’s Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman introduced each of the speakers, the Temple’s Cantor Scott Harris played the guitar and led songs, and this year’s Interfaith sermon was delivered by Rev. Anne Fraley of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

Pictured at the service (left to right):

• Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman of Temple Beth Hillel synagogue in South Windsor;
• Deacon Edward J. Giard of St. Junípero Serra Parish Catholic Church in South Windsor;
• The Rev. Mark Abernethy of Wapping Congregational Church UCC in South Windsor;
• Cantor Scott Harris of Temple Beth Hillel synagogue in South Windsor;
• Archbishop Dexter Burke of The Walk in the Light Church of God in Hartford;
• The Rev. Anne Fraley of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in South Windsor;
• The Rev. Nina Barlow Schmid of First Congregational Church of South Windsor UCC;
• Rev. Christine Boylan of Unity of Greater Hartford in South Windsor; and
• Connecticut State Sen. Saud Anwar of South Windsor, a Muslim Lay Leader.