Irvine church gives thanks with a free dinner for the community

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Marta Moor, left, is served sweet potatoes by Kristen Nietes during a community Thanksgiving dinner at Mariners Church in Irvine on Thursday.

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Beier Lai feeds her son Laison Qui and Laiki Qui during a community Thanksgiving dinner at Mariners Church in Irvine on Thursday.

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Jack Rader, 6, puts whip cream atop pie during a community Thanksgiving dinner at Mariners Church in Irvine on Thursday.

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Victoria Charles, left, Kathleen Ronald, Toni Millman, Linda Charles and Mary Vaughn pray before eating dinner.

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Chris Razo and his daughter Isabella, along with Tanya Mendoza line up for food during a community Thanksgiving dinner at Mariners Church in Irvine on Thursday.

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Tristan Fontugne watches his son Jeremy, 3, eat a piece of corn during a community Thanksgiving dinner at Mariners Church in Irvine on Thursday.

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Michelle and Tony Cotsoyannopoulos, right, serve Thanksgiving dinner to guests at Mariners Church in Irvine on Thursday.

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By Daily Pilot staff

Nov. 26, 2015 5:17 PM PT

Mariners Church in Irvine celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday afternoon with a free dinner open to the community.

The event included children’s crafts, board games, photo opportunities and more.