72 Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Jokes: That Are Perfect for Church Gatherings
Looking to bring a little lighthearted humor to your Thanksgiving gathering at church?
These family-friendly jokes are perfect for sharing laughs with your church family, while still keeping the spirit of gratitude and fellowship.
They’re great for all ages and might even bring a smile during fellowship or Sunday school!
Here are a few Thanksgiving jokes with a church-friendly twist:
- “Why did the turkey join the choir? Because it had the best drumstick! 🦃🎶”
- “How did the pastor describe Thanksgiving dinner? A true feast of blessings! 🍗🙏”
- “Why did the cranberry turn red? It saw the turkey dressing… and felt thankful it wasn’t on the menu! 🍇🦃”
- “What’s a turkey’s favorite hymn? ‘Come, Thou Fount of Every Dressing!’ 🎶🦃”
- “Why did the pumpkin pie get invited to church? Because it was sweet enough to lift everyone’s spirits! 🥧❤️”
These gentle jokes are sure to bring some joy and laughter to your Thanksgiving gathering.
Ready for more smiles? Keep reading for even more church-friendly Thanksgiving fun! 🙌🦃
Thanksgiving Service Jokes
- “Why did the turkey join the choir?”
It wanted to gobble in harmony! - “What did the pumpkin pie say at the church potluck?”
‘I’m filling everyone up with thanks!’ - “Why did the cranberry sauce refuse to play cards?”
Because it didn’t want to get in a jam! - “What’s a turkey’s favorite hymn?”
‘Wattle a Friend We Have in Jesus!’ - “Why do we give thanks before our meal?”
Because even the mashed potatoes need a little “butter” prayer! - “What kind of music do pilgrims listen to at church?”
Plymouth Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Bible-Themed Thanksgiving Jokes
- “Why did Noah bring a turkey on the ark?”
It was the original bird of thanksgiving! - “What did Ruth say to Boaz at Thanksgiving?”
‘You’ve harvested my heart!’ - “Why did Moses tell the Israelites to save room for dessert?”
Because manna pie was coming right up! - “What did the disciples serve at the Last Thanksgiving Supper?”
Loaves and fishes… and a side of gratitude! - “How did King David feel after Thanksgiving dinner?”
He was ‘psalmed’ and content! - “Why did Jonah avoid the Thanksgiving feast?”
Because he was already full of fish!
Turkey Talk: Clean Church Humor
- “How do turkeys give thanks?”
They say, ‘Lettuce pray’ before dinner! - “Why was the turkey so grateful to be invited to church?”
It was stuffed with blessings! - “What’s a turkey’s favorite Bible verse?”
‘Feather not, for I am with thee!’ - “How do turkeys end their prayers?”
With an ‘A-hen!’ and an ‘A-hen!’ - “Why did the turkey bring a Bible to Thanksgiving dinner?”
Because it wanted to have ‘peace’ of mind! - “What hymn do turkeys sing on Thanksgiving?”
‘All Cluck the Lord!’
Jokes for Sunday School Thanksgiving Activities
- “What’s a turkey’s favorite hymn?”
‘Amazing Grains’! - “Why did the turkey sit in the front pew?”
It wanted to be one of the ‘chosen fowl!’ - “Why did the pumpkin go to Sunday school?”
Because it wanted to have a gourd time learning about God! - “What’s the corn’s favorite prayer?”
‘Give us this day our daily bread and butter!’ - “Why don’t turkeys play hide and seek at church?”
Because they always ‘gobble’ up all the hiding spots! - “What’s a pilgrim’s favorite Sunday school song?”
‘Count Your Many Blessings’ one by one!
Pastor Appreciation Thanksgiving Jokes
- “Why did the pastor invite a turkey to Thanksgiving service?”
To give ‘fowl’ advice on forgiveness! - “Why did the congregation laugh at the pastor’s Thanksgiving sermon?”
He had a lot of ‘meating’ to cover! - “Why did the pastor bring mashed potatoes to the pulpit?”
Because he knew his message would be ‘butter’ with a side of grace! - “How does the pastor keep the Thanksgiving sermon on track?”
With a ‘drumstick’ to the main points! - “Why did the pastor’s Thanksgiving sermon get so many ‘amens’?”
Because it was well-seasoned with gratitude! - “Why did the pastor thank the cranberry sauce?”
For adding a little ‘zing’ to the fellowship dinner!
Grace and Gravy: Thanksgiving Dinner Jokes
- “Why do we pray before Thanksgiving dinner?”
To make sure the turkey knows it’s time to part! - “How do you know the turkey is holy?”
It’s served with a lot of ‘grace’ and ‘dressing’! - “Why did the mashed potatoes join in the prayer?”
They wanted to be ‘buttered’ up with blessings! - “What’s a pilgrim’s favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner?”
The ‘prayer-y’ good stuffing! - “Why did the pie give thanks after dinner?”
Because it had a ‘slice’ of heaven! - “What do you call a thankful cranberry?”
‘Blessed and preserved!’
Corny Thanksgiving Puns to Share After Church
- “Why did the pilgrims eat corn?”
Because it’s ‘maize-ing’! - “What’s a turkey’s favorite Bible story?”
The one with Jonah—both got a little ‘swallowed’! - “Why did the corn bring a Bible to dinner?”
Because it wanted to keep its faith ‘ear-nest’! - “How do turkeys show their gratitude?”
They give a ‘cluck’ of thanks! - “Why did the mashed potatoes bow their heads?”
Because they felt ‘grate-ful’ to be on the table! - “What did the corn say to the mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving?”
‘I’m all ears for the blessings!’
Family-Friendly Faith Jokes to Share Around the Table
- “Why didn’t anyone give the turkey dessert?”
Because it had already ‘stuffed’ itself with blessings! - “How many turkeys does it take to change a lightbulb?”
None—one prayer does the job! - “Why did the sweet potatoes bring their hymn books?”
Because they wanted to sing ‘Yamazing Grace’! - “What’s the best way to catch a grateful heart on Thanksgiving?”
Count your blessings and watch it ‘fall’ right into place! - “Why did the gravy say a prayer?”
To keep things from getting too saucy at the table! - “Why was the Thanksgiving pie so faithful?”
Because it was filled with ‘goodness and mercy’ all the way through!
