They were surprised and some of them were angry. Scout and Jem are white children and they have their own church to go to. Some of the black people resented the fact that the children would go to Calpurnia's church when they have one of their own. Others were willing to accept the children.
Calpurnia takes Scout and Jem to her church, First Purchase African M.E. Church. She brings them to the church's all-black congregation to provide them with exposure to a different perspective on religion and community.
because their father, Atticus, is defending Tom Robinson. (a black man)
Their father is defending Tom Robinson who is an innocent African American and its an all African American church. So, they welcome them since they're his kids.
Lula, the contemptuous Negro who was rude to Calpurnia.
Everyone but Lula are glad to have them. Lula tells Calpurnia that they have their own church, but others say that their welcome because of what Atticus is doing for Tom Robinson.
Jem and Scout are Calpurnia guests, one stalwart members of the church
Lula
calprunia
Jem and Scout attend First Purchase African Methodist Episcopal Church on this particular Sunday.
Cal takes Jem and Scout to First Purchase African M.E. Church, where their father, Atticus, is defending Tom Robinson.
She takes Scout and Jem to her church. Shes kind and polite. She is nice to Scout and teaches her lessons. ?
Reverend Sykes takes Jem, Scout, and Dill to the black church, First Purchase African M.E. Church, in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
jem
Atticus is sitting on the porch when Scout, Jem, and Calpurnia return from church.
really badly.
Mrs. Dubose, the cantankerous old neighbor, is on the porch when Scout and Jem return from church.
She took Jem and Scout to 'her' church.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem and Scout go to church with Calpurnia in Chapter 12. This chapter explores the theme of racial segregation and the different worlds that Jem and Scout experience in their small town of Maycomb.
Jem and Scout are initially viewed with suspicion at First Purchase African Methodist Episcopal Church due to their father being a white lawyer defending a black man. However, they are eventually accepted and welcomed by the congregation, particularly by Calpurnia, who acts as their guide and advocate. The warmth and respect shown to them reflects the community's values of hospitality and inclusivity.
The experience at Calpurnia's church helps Jem and Scout see Calpurnia in a new light, as they witness her in her element among her own community. They gain a deeper appreciation for her skills in managing a different environment and begin to understand her as a multi-dimensional person with her own identity and relationships outside of their household.