Since the early 90s, various churches have been joining hands in the Collegedale/Ooltewah area for a Community Thanksgiving Service (and a food drive for the Samaritan Center at the same time).

All are welcome to attend, and those who are able are invited to bring a nonperishable food item for the Samaritan Center's Community food pantry. This year, the service will take place at the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church at 7PM on Nov. 18. (Get directions.)

Sponsoring churches include:

- Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist

- Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist

- Mountain View Christian Church

- Ooltewah Baptist