ANNOUNCEMENTS
Construction Updates
The construction of our new Community Center is underway! Stay up to date on all construction updates here. New update posted 8/9/25.
NextGen & Explorers
August 10th & 13th
Calling all children and teens: weekly NextGen and Explorers gatherings are back, starting August 10th and 13th. For information and pre-registration links, visit the respective links below. Please note that Sr. High Live starts at 6:00pm on Sundays, not 6:30pm.
Town Hall Meeting
Sunday, August 17th
12:00pm
Worship Center
Thanksgiving will be holding a public town hall meeting on Sunday, August 17th at 12:00pm. Join us as we discuss staff updates and progress on the ongoing building project.
Discover Thanksgiving
Sunday, August 17th
12:00 - 1:30pm
Church Office, South Campus
Are you new to Thanksgiving or do you have questions about our church? Join us for Discover Thanksgiving, a gathering designed to educate you about the history of Thanksgiving, our core values, and mission. It’s an opportunity for you to ask questions about our identity. This event will be in-person with light lunch hosted by our Community Life and Connections & Care Directors.
Please register by noon on Saturday, August 16th.
Thanksgiving 101
3-Weeks | Wednesdays
August 20th - September 3
6:00-8:00pm
Lower Level, Campground
Take a deep dive into the DNA of Thanksgiving including what we believe and how to engage more deeply in a discipleship lifestyle and membership. This 3-Week Class is a fun, interactive class led by Pastor David.
Volunteer Expo
Sunday, August 24th
2:00 - 4:00pm
Worship Center
You’re invited to a fun and engaging afternoon at Thanksgiving’s Volunteer Expo! During this interactive event you’ll have an opportunity to explore the wide array of ministry opportunities available at Thanksgiving. Come meet various ministry/outreach leaders, explore new volunteering opportunities and make friendships. Stop by anytime between 2-4pm on August 24th. Your involvement could be the blessing someone else is waiting for!
Join Joyful Noise Bell Choir
Rehearsals Mondays
7:00 pm
Beginning August 25th
You’ve heard the bells ringing… If you’ve ever thought, “Hey, I’d like to do that,” your time is here! Join the Joyful Noise Bell Choir. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, August 25th at 7pm. High-school age and older are welcome.
Join Heritage Choir
Rehearsals Mondays
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Beginning August 25th
Youth Room
If you love to sing, the Heritage Choir invites you to join us in lifting our voices together in worship, fellowship, and joyful song! Rehearsals will begin on Monday, August 25th at 6:30pm in the Youth Room (Lower Level of the South Campus)
High-school age and older are welcome.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 26
12:00pm - 6:00pm
The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 26th from 12:00-6:00 PM. All blood types are needed. During the church construction project, the blood drives are held at the Courtyard by Marriott at 3730 Raynor Parkway.
NEXT
Vision Campaign
In order to continue to grow in our mission and vision, Thanksgiving is embarking on a three-year vision campaign called NEXT. Visit the NEXT page for more information. There is still time to participate. The NEXT Guidebook – available in print on campus or online on the NEXT page – is a great resource to learn more about the vision campaign.
Global Leadership Summit
August 6–7, 2026
Thanksgiving Church served as a local host site for the Global Leadership Summit 2025 on August 7th and 8th. Over 250 local leaders gathered here to experience this premier leadership conference broadcast to hundreds of partner host sites in the U.S. and around the world. We’re grateful to all who attended and extend a special Thank You to our incredible volunteers!
Registration for GLS2026 is now open. As part of the Thanksgiving family, you’re eligible for a discounted host site ticket rate. Greater discounts are available for active military, first responders, students, and more. Visit the GLS page on our website to learn more and purchase your ticket. Sign up by August 16, 2025 to receive the best possible pricing.
Join Our Online Community
Stay connected with the Thanksgiving community on Facebook and Instagram! Follow us here:
Facebook: Thanksgiving Church and request to join our Group Thanksgiving Church Group
Instagram: thanksgiving_church
Journey Coaching
Discover your unique talents through our 90-minute coaching session. We focus our time around something we call “authentic affirmation”—meaning we walk you through a process of self-discovery to understand more fully the positive ways that you impact your family, friends, workplace and community. Take Your First Step in Journey Coaching
Questions, contact Laurie Piper
Thanksgiving Logowear
Thanksgiving Logowear: Add the Thanksgiving logo to your choice of apparel. Purchase your Thanksgiving logowear here.
IN/FUSE
Join the Worship &
Tech Arts Team
IN/FUSE is the onboarding process from our Worship Arts ministry that equips for you for the Worship Team and Technical Arts Team! If you’ve ever been interested in the worship or tech at Thanksgiving, contact Scott Pfender
IN/FUSE walks you through the process and even pairs you with a coach from each Team to help equip you. There are many opportunities in our Worship Arts ministry so go check ‘em out! Click HERE for more information about the IN/FUSE process.