Stories of Gratitude: Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration

We want to hear YOUR story for our 79th annual Oklahoma City Interfaith Thanksgiving gathering! The celebration is sponsored by First Unitarian Church, Temple D’nai Israel, and Mayflower Congregational UCC Church.
In submitting a story, you agree:
Your story is true-as-you-remember-it, and in the first person, about a real experience in your life;
To limit the word count to 550 or fewer;
Your entry is being submitted by Sunday,
November 8th at 11:59pm;
To be available and willing to share your story publicly and in-person on Thursday, November 19, 7:00pm at First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City.
Winners will be notified by Thursday, November 12, and given opportunities to practice their story in the venue.

This form includes both the submission form and space for your story.
 
 
 
 
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YOUR STORY: Please share a true-as-you-remember-it, first-person story about a real experience in your life when faith, gratitude, or community helped you endure, learn, or thrive—especially in connection with Thanksgiving or a season of reflection. Your story should be personal, authentic, and no longer than 550 words. By submitting, you agree that your story may be judged anonymously, lightly edited to remain anonymous before given to the judges, and possibly included in a printed chapbook or online collection
 
 
 
 
 

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We want to hear YOUR story for our 79th annual Oklahoma City Interfaith Thanksgiving gathering! The celebration is sponsored by First Unitarian Church, Temple D’nai Israel, and Mayflower Congregational UCC Church.
In submitting a story, you agree:
Your story is true-as-you-remember-it, and in the first person, about a real experience in your life;
To limit the word count to 550 or fewer;
Your entry is being submitted by Sunday,
November 8th at 11:59pm;
To be available and willing to share your story publicly and in-person on Thursday, November 19, 7:00pm at First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City.
Winners will be notified by Thursday, November 12, and given opportunities to practice their story in the venue.

This form includes both the submission form and space for your story.