Inspirational music, speakers of various faiths, and poetry readings will highlight the Interfaith Outreach of Carmel’s 15th Annual “Gratitude Celebration” Sunday, November 19, at the Carmel Mission Basilica. Free and open to the public, the 2 p.m event will feature performances by the Mission’s Schola Cantorum and the Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir. A coffee/tea, pie and dessert reception in Crespi Hall will follow the program.

Interfaith Outreach of Carmel (IOC) is a non-profit charitable organization comprised of sponsoring faith communities joined together to reduce homelessness and to address spiritual and practical needs in Monterey County. Under IOC’s umbrella, funds are raised through the operation of Joining Hands Benefit Shop in Carmel. Each year the funds raised are given in grants to local agencies who provide housing for the unhoused on the peninsula. Included in the management of the retail shop are volunteers from local faith-based organizations as well as other members of our community. For Further Information: 831-293-8140