Local Churches Host Thanksgiving Service
Local community invited to attend an Ecumenical Service while supporting Caring Cuisine.
Kennebunk — Oct 16, 2026 — Seven Kennebunk and Kennebunkport churches will combine to host an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on November 22 at 2:00 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on the corner of Lord and Storer Streets in Kennebunk. The community event invites all across the area to gather together for a short service of Thanksgiving. Participating in the event are the clergy and congregants of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Church on the Cape United Methodist, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Kennebunk, South Congregational Church UCC, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport.
An anthem will be sung by a combined choir led by Wendy Hagerty and accompanied by Amy Hall from the Church on the Cape.
In addition to the service, the participating churches will be collecting donations during the event to aid Caring Community Cuisine, a nonprofit café in Kennebunkport that provides nourishing meals and human interaction to individuals and families battling cancer. This meal service is provided at no cost and is geared toward alleviating some financial and emotional burden so the patient can focus on their recovery.
We welcome everyone in our community to join us on November 22 to offer prayers of Thanksgiving and extend our support to Caring Community Cuisine.
Event Overview
| Event Feature | Details |
| Event Name | Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service |
| Date & Time | November 22, 2:00 PM |
| Location | Holy Cross Lutheran Church |
| Donation Drive | Caring Community Cuisine |
About Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church is an open and engaging faith community focused on spiritual connection, community outreach, and fellowship. Through charitable drives, worship services, and community events, Holy Cross Lutheran Church seeks to serve neighbors and foster connection throughout the region.
About Caring Community Cuisine
The mission of Caring Community Cuisine is to provide family nutrition and human interaction to help those battling cancer. Simply… “We can’t cure cancer, but we can cook.”
Co-founders Jonathan Cartwright, Selena Roy, and Ben Fraser have all been affected by cancer, as have so many families. They recognize the need for nutritional support and specific food care for those battling this disease. This meal service is provided at no cost and is geared toward alleviating some financial and emotional burden so the patient can focus on their recovery.
Media Contact
Contact Person: Pastor Amy Dunckelman
Organization: Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Physical Location: 22 Storer Street, Kennebunk
Mail: 2 Lord Street, Kennebunk
Email: pastoramydunckelmann@gmail.com
