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By David Paulsen
Posted Nov 23, 2020
Southwick Community Episcopal Church in Southwick, Massachusetts, donated about 300 frozen turkeys this month to local organizations involved in feeding efforts in the region. Photo: Cheryl McCarthy
[Episcopal News Service] The coronavirus pandemic has forced ministries across The Episcopal Church to adjust to public health precautions, but that wasn’t going to stop Southwick Community Episcopal Church from saying prayers over hundreds of frozen turkeys this month.
“This has been such a tradition – we can’t just not pray over the turkeys,” said Cheryl McCarthy, senior warden at the Western Massachusetts congregation, which donated 310 frozen turkeys to community organizations to help furnish neighbors with a filling Thanksgiving dinner. ....

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