Several Door County churches are not letting the COVID 19 pandemic thwart their Thanksgiving traditions. They're just making some adjustments to their community meal offerings. Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church has been offering free Thanksgiving dinners at its Michigan Avenue location since 1979. The church decided to continue the event on a take out basis this year. In addition, only 10 volunteers will be involved with food preparation instead of the usual 75 people. Meal Coordinator Leslie Youngsteadt says volunteers will have a larger, safer meal prep area.
The pandemic is also not stopping two northern Door County churches from providing community Thanksgiving meals. First Baptist Church of Sister Bay and Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay are jointly offering this year's holiday dinner. First Baptist Church went to a take out only menu last year. Bethel Baptist Church offered to help out this year. Judy Paulson, with First Baptist Church, says the meal is open to everyone regardless of circumstances.
Reservations for meals from First Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church are needed by Friday, November 13th. You can call (920) 854-2544, extension 10, or via Facebook at fb.me/northerndoortoday. Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church is accepting reservations by calling the church office at (920) 743-3241 and leave a voicemail message. Reservations will be accepted until Monday, November 23rd.
