The Serving Table and the

Community Thanksgiving Meal

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The Serving Table

The Serving Table is a ministry that serves a free hot lunch meal for ANYONE in our community. We serve on the fourth Saturday of each month to everyone who walks through the doors of the McWhorter Activity Center (the MAC) between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

In 2015, the Serving Table was born out of a concern for hungry people in our community. 

An excellent kitchen crew prepares the meal which is served by additional volunteers.  Others visit with those who come to eat, because food and fellowship go hand in hand.  Meals are delivered to the homebound and take-out meals are also available.

During the month of November, the Serving Table ministry of Jacksonville First UMC joins St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to provide the community Thanksgiving meal (see below).

The Serving Table does not gather the month of December.

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 Community Thanksgiving Meal

Every year for many, many years, St. Luke's Episcopal Church has served a Thanksgiving meal which is open to the community. Jacksonville First UMC now partners with St. Luke's to keep this tradition going. This ministry has grown into an annual event for our community. As many as 600 people are fed each year.

On Thanksgiving Day, people from our community can enjoy a “dine in” meal together in the parish hall of St. Luke’s. Meals may be ordered for delivery or picked up on Thanksgiving Day as well. Meals may be reserved (within specific calling times during the week prior to Thanksgiving) by calling St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

This event would not be possible each year without the help of many people. Before the Community Thanksgiving Meal, volunteers donate to cover the cost of food purchases. They also cook hams or turkeys and provide desserts. During the event, volunteers serve on delivery teams or in the serving line. If you would like to donate or volunteer contact the church office.

The Community Thanksgiving Meal is a joint ecumenical effort which blesses everyone who participates, diners and volunteers alike!