CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Faith, fellowship and good food brought the Champaign community together at Rest-Oration Church Sunday.

The congregation invited community members to a Thanksgiving brunch, welcoming everyone with open arms to share a meal.

Volunteers said they wanted to fill both people's bellies and their spirits. One church member said the holidays are a time where the city needs to come together.

"We are to help and serve the community," said church member Carla Jones. "We want to love each other and bring people back together."

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