Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner set Nov. 28 at Epworth UMC
Epworth United Methodist Church invites one and all to its 12th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Sweatshirt Giveaway from noon to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. All are welcome; no reservations are required. Carry-outs and delivery to the local Rehoboth Beach area are available. To arrange for delivery, call 302-227-7743, Ext.117, and leave a message before Thanksgiving Day.
Volunteer slots are still available; go to www.eumcrb.org/thanksgiving and click the volunteer link, see where help is still needed, and add a name to the list.
In 2018, Epworth served Thanksgiving dinner to 751 guests and 128 volunteers. Of those, 248 were carry-out orders, and 64 meals were delivered. Staff members of thekitchen @ epworth and volunteers cooked 56 turkeys (850 pounds), 250 pounds of potatoes, 120 pounds of sweet potatoes, and 160 pounds of vegetables. The founder of the annual dinner, Diane Leitch, passed away in 2016, but her spirit remains alive as the team performs its work in her memory.
Special guest chefs land in the kitchen
A flock of chefs, caterers and retired restaurant owners are among the 100-plus volunteers who migrate to Epworth to join in cooking the Thanksgiving meal. One need not be a member of Epworth to help in preparing or serving the meal. A large group from the Seaside Jewish Community is part of the team.
Wrap up and keep warm
The event includes the annual Sweatshirt Giveaway. A selection of warm and fuzzy sweatshirts will be available to anyone who needs one. In 2018, more than 175 sweatshirts and sweaters were given away, along with socks and hats. Donations can be made by stopping by the church and leaving freshly laundered, great condition sweatshirts and/or new socks and hats in the donation bin.
Epworth United Methodist Church is located at 19285 Holland Glade Road, east of Route 1 just north of Rehoboth Beach. Epworth UMC is a church exploring faith and embracing community, truly practicing open doors, open minds, and open hearts as a member of the Reconciling Ministry Network, and includes American Sign Language services. To learn more about Epworth, go to www.eumcrb.org.
