Everybody at the church (except Aunt Alexandra) cannot read, so they use 'linin'.
Hymnals may not be used at First Purchase AME Zion Church for a variety of reasons, including a preference for projected lyrics on screens for easier visibility, cost-saving measures, or to cater to a younger congregation that may not be familiar with traditional hymnals.
Calpurnia's church is called First Purchase African M.E. Church. It is an African Methodist Episcopal church located in Maycomb, Alabama.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The members of First Purchase church in "To Kill a Mockingbird" are deeply religious and follow a strict code of conduct. They are reserved, respectful, and place great importance on tradition and community. They are suspicious of outsiders and may initially be wary towards those not part of their congregation.
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.