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MECKLENBURG
INTERFAITH FRIENDSGIVING

Unity in diversity · Gratitude · Shared humanity

Interfaith Friendsgiving 2026

A celebration of culture, creativity, and community

Feast · Creative arts · Unity

Thursday, November 19, 2026

6:00 PM

Heaton Hall, Myers Park Covenant Church

1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207

Sliding scale tickets - everyone is welcome - Registration required

Pay it forward

$25

Sustaining

$15

Student Ticket

$5

Every ticket supports unity and makes this event possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

What to expect

An unforgettable evening celebrating the amazing diversity of our community.

Artistic
performances

International Cuisine

Cultural
Displays

Interfaith
Conversations

Family-friendly
community

Get involved

Help Make Friendsgiving Happen

Bring a donation for the food drive

Our partners at Nourish Up are seeing record need. Drop nonperishable items at the donation boxes when you arrive.

Host a table

Bring your heritage and traditions to a cultural display

Be a Sponsor

Put your organization's name alongside this celebration

Friendsgiving 2025

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Friendsgiving grew from Charlotte's first Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in 1975, founded by Rabbi Harold Krantzler and Rev. Dr. Sidney Freeman. Fifty years later, the tradition continues. Read the remembrance from 2025 →

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2024 MECKLENBURG INTERFAITH FRIENDSGIVING
2022 THANKSGIVING SERVICE
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