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Customary for MAFA Thanksgiving Committee
I. Purpose and Scope
Purpose: To outline the procedures and standards for the process of decorating the altar at Thanksgiving.
Scope: This document applies to all members of MAFA and any other person handling this process.
II. Budget
No current budget restrictions.
III. Work Instructions : Handling and Display
Mandatory items on the altar:
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- 2 Large Thanksgiving Candles
- 2 Brass Followers
- 2 Large Wood Disks
Supply totes labeled “MAFA” are located in the closet north of the choir. These contain florist wire, scrap 2X4, duct tape, scissors, microfiber clothes, needle nose pliers, what, cactus and surplus burlap.
Space must be allowed on the altar table for the bible stand and other necessities.
The Thanksgiving candles must be tested to ensure they can be easily lit. Remember to extinguish them.
A vacuum, broom and dustpan will be needed.
The altar and surrounding areas must be left in immaculate condition after the decoration of the altar.
IV. Restrictions
No silk, plastic flowers or balloons allowed.
V. Clean up, maintenance and storage
After Thanksgiving removal: Altar Guild requirements for replacement of the candelabra include using the coaster on the altar.
Measure 2 coaster lengths from the short edge of the altar and place each candelabrum directly in the center. There are 3 candleholders on each candelabrum. The shortest branch with a candle is placed toward the center of the altar table, facing the congregation.
The “willow” branches (no candles) face the choir.
All items should be packed carefully back into the totes and returned to the MAFA closet for storage.
The altar and surrounding area must be left in immaculate condition after the removal of all items.
VI. Primary Contacts
| Role | Contact | Phone | |
| Primary | Donna Piscopo | (480) 544-7505
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donnabridging@gmail.com |
| Team Member | Marian Green | (480) 747-7074 | marianmgreen@cox.net |
| Team Member | Marilyn Black | (602) 692-8129 | ‘tnsraqtoo@me.com’ |
VII. Relevant Links
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- Set up date (insert link)
- Thanksgiving Day (insert link)
- Tear Down (insert link)
- Advent (insert link)
VIII. Review and Updates
This customary should be reviewed annually by the group to ensure it remains current and accurate.
Revision 1 12/22/2025