ThanksGVIN Goes Virtual
Grand Valley Interfaith Network (GVIN) usually presents an annual ThanksGVIN Interfaith Celebration of Gratitude event on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. However, due to COVID restrictions this year, GVIN has gone virtual! UPDATE: Here is the link to the one-hour video service: https://youtu.be/Sh8KS26UBTk On Tuesday, 11/24/20, GVIN will launch its first “virtual” service recording, complete with speakers, music, and gratitude. Filming took place last week at First Congregational United Church of Christ ( https://www.uccgj.org/ ), the 2020 church host for the event. After video production is complete, the recorded service will be available on GVIN’s YouTube channel and their website. Video recording and production was organized by Rev. Dr. David Dethmers and completed by their office administrator, Rev. Beth Rakestraw. The virtual event included short presentations on the topic by leaders of GVIN’s member organizations. The theme is “Gratitude in the Midst of Crisis.” This y