You won't have to travel over the river or through the woods to enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast next week. Head to one of these area churches, where crews of seasoned chefs will welcome you Thursday, Nov. 24:
• Lansdowne United Methodist Church, 114 Laverne Ave., offers turkey, dressing, potatoes, with gravy, traditional side dishes, desserts and coffee, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free of charge.
No reservation needed. Local disabled neighbors may receive home deliveries.
Call Betty Cain at 410-242-9156 for tasty tidbits.
• Arbutus United Methodist Church, 1201 Maple Ave., has servers dishing up heaping helpings 1-4 p.m. Turkey, dressing, spuds with gravy, side dishes, hot breads, desserts plus assorted drinks. Freewill offerings accepted but not required. Local delivery for shut-ins.
Reserve seats or order home delivery from Kathy at 410-242-9029.
Churches welcome worshipers on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 23:
• The Greater Lansdowne Interfaith Partnership churches gather for a 6 p.m. fellowship hour and a 7 p.m. celebration of blessings in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 141 Laverne Ave. All are welcome.
Call Pastor Kristi Kunkle, 410-242-2141, or Deacon Paul Gifford, 410-242-1025.
• Halethorpe-Relay United Methodist Church, 4513 Ridge Ave., calls thankful people to a 7:30 p.m. holiday drama, featuring youth actors.
Call 410-242-5918.
• St. Stephen Lutheran Church's doors swing wide at 7:30 p.m., 901 Courtney Road, for harvest worship.
Call 410-242-0422.
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, attend one of these services:
• Hope Presbyterian Church's members join the Catholic Community at Relay for a 10 a.m. praise hour. The Rev. Dr. Cherry Marshall speaks. Head to the corner of Rolling Road and Cedar Avenue.
• Arbutus United Methodist Church's doors open at 10 a.m. A special choir and instrumental notes call thankful people of all ages.
Call 410-242-9029.
• Ascension Catholic Church's 10 a.m. Mass raises the song of "Harvest Home" at 4600 Poplar Ave.
Call 410-242-2292.
• Our Lady of Victory Parish hosts its Blessings Mass at 9 a.m., 4414 Wilkens Ave.
Ring 410-242-0131.
Assorted blessings:
• Our Lady of Victory Sodality's Christmas bazaar features baked treats, candies, crafts, a nearly new table and gift card raffle prizes. Shop on Saturday, Nov. 19, after the 4 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, Nov. 20, 7 a.m to noon.
Unwrap details at 410-242-0131.
• Patronage Mother of God Church, 1260 Stevens Ave., hosts a Slavonic Food Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Ethnic specialties, such as pirogi, holupki and kolachi, along with sweets and beverages.
Feed your curiosity at 410-247-4936.
• Coffee aficionados, who also appreciate toe-tapping guitar performances, should sashay over to Hope Presbyterian Church, where the Basement Café reopens at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Sip specialty brews, nibble finger foods and be amazed by the renditions by the church's talented members.
More information pours forth from 410-247-4673.
• A "Walking to Bethlehem" Bible study is under way in Halethorpe-Relay United Methodist Church Mondays, 7-8:15 p.m. The Holy Land video traces the path of Joseph and Mary and introduces other key participants in this beloved drama.
Pastor Claire Fiedler offers travel notes at 410-242-5918.
• A turkey luncheon is on Christ Deaf Church's menu at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at 1040 S. Beechfield Ave. Take a side dish or dessert to share. All ages.
Sign on at 410-242-6303 TTY/V.
• The Christmas Workshop at Arbutus United Methodist Church begins with a noon lunch Sunday, Nov. 27. After wards, crafters of all ages may cut, glue and paint a variety of holiday ornaments and small gifts. Freewill contributions accepted.
Reservations preferred at 410-242-9029.