Thanksgiving Morning November 28 at 11:00 hrs Thanksgiving Day Service at the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden.
On the morning of November 28 there will be a catholic priest, protestant ministers, a rabbi and a cantor. The Vice -Mayor of Leiden will welcome everyone and US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra will share a Thanksgiving Day Message. The Choir JAKK and the Concert Band from the American School will be there, as well as the Scouts and “The Little Pilgrims.” Children are an integral part of the Service. Dutch friends and friends from all nations and of all faiths are welcome.
In the Pieterskerk the Pilgrims recorded their births, marriages and deaths. In 2020 it will be 400 years since the Pilgrims went from Leiden to Plymouth, England and from there sailed to America. Next year there will be commemorations and exhibits in Holland, England and the USA marking how inextricably the US and the Netherlands are linked.
All are welcome. This is a service for everyone!
