Free Day-Before-Thanksgiving Dinner at Christ the King Church of Delafield

Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1600 N. Genesee St., Delafield, will host its fourth annual free Thanksgiving dinner for the public next Wednesday, November 25 (the day before Thanksgiving), from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the congregation’s Great Hall. Along with Christ the King Lutheran Church, the event is co-sponsored by St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church of Nashotah, St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church of Mapleton, Nashotah House Theological Seminary, St John’s Northwestern Military Academy of Delafield, and Thrivent Financial.

The dinner will feature traditional Thanksgiving fare, including turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, assorted fruit and vegetables, desserts, and beverages. The meal is being served by volunteers from Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Delafield community. Musical entertainment will be provided to enjoy.

Everyone is welcome at the dinner, with a special outreach to members of the military (past and present) and their families, to the elderly, homeless, disabled, shelter and rehab inhabitants, and those just looking to share a great meal with others for companionship and conversation, according to Christ the King Lutheran Church. The event is funded by congregational donations and monetary assistance from Thrivent Financial. Food and monetary donations as well as volunteers of all ages are appreciated.

“We look forward to welcoming the public to this special Thanksgiving celebration,” said Pastor Lindsay Jordan of Christ the King Lutheran Church.

An ecumenical Thanksgiving service will follow at 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc, 120 Nashotah Road in Nashotah. After the service, there will be a pie reception.

Christ the King is an ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) church that continually welcomes new members. Sunday worship services are at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. For more information, call the church office at (262) 646-2343 or visit www.ctkdelafield.org.