The public is invited to the annual Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25 at First United Methodist Church.
Event organizers are seeking donations of turkeys and pies, as well as financial contributions. Volunteers are also sought for the holiday meal, which will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Organizers will be collecting 12- to 15-pound turkeys (no hams this year) at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 14.
Pies of any flavor can be brought to First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., after 6 a.m. on Christmas Day.
If you are donating a turkey or need to make other arrangements to drop off a pie, please call Deb Engstrom at 785-727-3790.
In addition to the in-person dinner, meals will also be delivered on Christmas Day as usual. Anyone who did not preorder a meal can request delivery by calling 785-841-1516 after 6 a.m. Dec. 25.
Monetary contributions are appreciated to offset the additional costs related to safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. To donate, you may send a check to First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., Lawrence KS 66044. The check should be made out to First United Methodist Church with Christmas Dinner in the memo line. Donations can also be made online at fumclawrence.org; click on GIVE, then click on the donate button and select Christmas Dinner on the drop-down menu.
