Traces of the Trade explores N.E. family s deep connection to slave trade
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“Traces of the Trade,” an award-winning documentary about New England’s connection to slavery, will be screened as part of an online event at Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport, Sunday, Jan. 10. It was produced/directed by Katrina Browne, whose Rhode Island ancestors, the DeWolfs, were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Browne is seen here visiting Linden Place in Bristol, R.I. The mansion was built in 1810 by seafaring slave trader Gen. George DeWolf, and currently operates as a house museum.Alla Kovgan / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
St Margaret’s, Dunfermline & Holy Name, Oakley “God’s ways are astonishing! To our astonishment, we see God acting exactly as we do: he sleeps, takes milk from his mother, cries, and plays like every other child! As always, God baffles us. He is unpredictable, constantly doing what we least expect. The nativity scene shows God as he came into our world, but it also makes us reflect on how our life is part of God’s own life. It invites us to become his disciples if we want to attain ultimate meaning in life.” Pope Francis In this most baffling and unpredictable of years, may you experience the peace of Christ and share more fully in his life.
HUNTINGTON â Since the 1980s, Trinity Episcopal Church in Huntington has served Christmas Eve dinner to the cityâs needy to bring some hope, joy and good news.
âThis event has become more of a people ministry than a food ministry,â said Charles Warder, the eventâs project chairman. âHunger pain makes no mind of the COVID-19 color code in the county.â
While the tradition will continue this year, the pandemic has changed how it will take place.
âNormally, hundreds flock to the church for a home-cooked holiday meal and fellowship, but this year due to the pandemic, our building will remain closed,â Warder explained. âIn-house dining and congregating in large groups is not a possibility this year. There will be no restrooms and no clothing pantry. This is the best we can do in this unusual year.â
Beaches, Parking Lots, Tents Are New Venues for Christmas Services Plus a Lot of Virtual
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara is among many local churches holding Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day service this year. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo) By Rochelle Rose, Noozhawk contributing writer
December 24, 2020
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As the most recent COVID 19 shutdown in greater Santa Barbara is in place through December, local churches have created a variety of options for Christmas Eve and Christmas services, with locations such as parking lots, tents, beaches, and lots of virtual.
Here are some examples:
Rev. Julia Hamilton will be leading two online services from the beautiful candle-lit sanctuary of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara. Worshippers are invited to join from home wearing their Christmas best or pajamas.