Foothills Christian Church, an inclusive North Valley congregation, invites local families, residents, and fun-seekers to celebrate the diversity and unity of families at the annual Gratitude Festival.

Glendale, AZ – Foothills Christian Church, an inclusive North Valley congregation, celebrates families of all kinds at their annual Gratitude Festival November 22, 2014 from 3pm-8:30pm, at 3951 W. Happy Valley Rd. Glendale, AZ 85310.

The annual event includes food, music, drumming and games for fun-seekers ages 2 up with carnival-style games, a bouncer house, cakewalk, and more. Local musicians and storytellers will entertain the audience as they enjoy fun and food. Local crafts and gifts will be on sale for those who enjoy unique holiday gifts. As the sun sets, a celebratory bonfire will light up the night sky and warm those roasting marshmallows by the fire. A drum circle will gather throughout the evening, so everyone is invited to bring drums, rattles, rain sticks or any other hand percussion instrument to join in.

This one-night only event is November 22, 2014 from 3pm-8:30pm, located at 3951 W. Happy Valley Rd. Glendale, AZ 85310. Please bring canned or pantry items to donate to the local food bank. Games and music are free, so for as little as $10 your entire family can enjoy an evening of fun, community, and gratitude before the Thanksgiving holiday. Foothills Christian Church celebrates all people, families, and faiths. Come celebrate YOUR family at the Gratitude Festival!

About Foothills Christian Church:

Foothills Christian Church is a progressive congregation in the North Phoenix Valley. Following Jesus, we love God, serve others and welcome everyone – and everyone means you! A growing community of faith, Foothills seeks to provide our neighbors with meaningful human connections in a fragmented world; opportunities to serve and challenges to grow; and a culture of sharing with those in need. Foothills Christian Church is a supporter of Why Marriage Matters Arizona and is part of the international Disciples of Christ (www.disciples.org) movement.

For more information about Foothills Christian Church, services and events, or for additional media inquiries, please contact Foothills Christian Church at http://www.foothillsdisciples.com or 623.516.9192.