The community is invited to join the 16th Annual Fountain Hills Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m.

This year’s celebration will be at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church, 15300 N. Fountain Hills Blvd.

According to The Fountains Pastor David Felten, this Fountain Hills tradition is even more relevant today in the face of the rise of Christian Nationalism, antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Sponsored by the Fountain Hills’ Interfaith Alliance, a coalition of local faith communities and leaders committed to embracing diversity and pluralism, Felten says this annual observance is an intentional interaction with neighbors of other faith traditions as a positive witness to a world in conflict over religion.

Those joining together in the celebration include Jews, Muslims, Catholics, Protestants, Latter Day Saints, Buddhists, Baha’i, Religious Science and practitioners of other faiths living in and around Fountain Hills.

The service will include music, a time for conversation and an opportunity to reflect on the importance of being in face-to-face dialogue with those of different faiths and life circumstances.

Syrian refugee baker Noor Al Mousa, whose baklava recipe was featured in Sunset magazine, will again be on hand to sell pre-packaged sweets and also take orders for holiday delivery.

“Thanksgiving is a unique opportunity for all Americans, regardless of religious or faith background, to come together with thanks, acknowledging the richness of America’s religious diversity,” Felten said.

For more information about the service, call 480-837-7627 or visit Facebook.com/prayswellwithothers.