This past year has been hard with several severe natural disasters, ongoing violence throughout the world, continued economic uncertainty, and the anxious political situation in our own country. We understandably seem to be responding with angst, anger, and sadness at the suffering. The upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday emphasizes being grateful for what we have. Being grateful when life is going well and comfortable seems easy, but what about being grateful during hard times such as many of us in our society are experiencing. This worship service will explore how we can make a regular spiritual practice of gratitude for all that life has to offer.