Calpurnia's son is Zeebo. His special duty at the First Purchase Church is being the garbage collector and the church's unofficial instrument player by leading the congregation in singing hymns.
Calpurnia's church was called First Purchase because it was the first property purchased by the black congregation in Maycomb. The church was established by the African American community who pooled their resources to buy the land for the church building.
Scout wanted to go with Calpurnia to her church, First Purchase African M.E. Church, to experience a different perspective on life and gain a better understanding of the African American community in Maycomb.
Calpurnia's church is called First Purchase African M.E. Church. It is an African Methodist Episcopal church located in Maycomb, Alabama.
In 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to services at the First Purchase Baptist Church. At this time, black and white churches were just as segregated as other parts of society. All the members are not happy to see the white children at their church, but Calpurnia continues to make them feel that they belong anywhere she is.
Calpurnia attended the First Purchase African M.E. Church in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This church was predominantly attended by African Americans in Maycomb.
it was paid for by the FIRST earnings of freed slaves
First Purchase
Calpurnia mentions that in First Purchase church, there are four people who can read.
first purchase African M.E church
Reverend Sykes is the pastor of the Negro church in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is respected and plays a significant role in the African American community of Maycomb.
the collection plate of first purchase church with calpurnia
It was called the first purchase because it was the first thing that was bought when the slaves were freed.