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Community Thanksgiving Service in Sag Harbor

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:59
Durell Godfrey

The Old Whalers Church in Sag Harbor will host its annual community interfaith Thanksgiving service next Thursday at 7 p.m. Ministers here from diverse faith traditions will be on hand, and it will end with a “pie extravaganza.”

Collections taken during the service will benefit the food pantries in Sag Harbor and Bridgehampton. 

All will be welcomed. The church can be called at 631-725-0894 for more information.

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