United Church of Marco Hosting Community Thanksgiving Service

United Church of Marco Island invites the community to a special Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 26, at 3:00 PM. The 45-minute “come as you are” worship gathering will be a time to sing, give thanks to God, and prepare hearts for a Day of Thanksgiving. 

The Chancel Choir, under the direction of Kathleen Osborne Gerdes, will lead in music, and Ed Brandt, Pastor of United Church, will preach a message titled “Counting More than Calories,” inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18. This timely message invites worshipers to look beyond what’s on the table to what truly nourishes the soul—rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances. 

An offering received during the service will benefit Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, supporting local families in need this holiday season. 

“We are thrilled to host a Thanksgiving Service for the Marco Island community,” commented Ed Brandt, Pastor. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and express gratitude together before Thanksgiving Day.” 

United Church of Marco Island is located at 320 North Barfield Drive, Marco Island, Florida. Regular worship services include: 

Contemporary Worship – Saturdays at 5:00 PM. 

Contemplative Worship – Sundays at 8:30 AM. (30 minutes) 

Classic/Traditional Worship – Sundays at 10:00 AM. 

Adult Education – Sundays at 9:00 AM. 

For more information about the Thanksgiving Service or other ministries of United Church of Marco Island, please visit www.ucmarco.org.