“Go in peace to love and service the lord,” Reverend Stubbs proclaims with a wide smile on his face.
“In the name of Christ, amen,” I- and the rest of the congregation- reply.
“And on a slightly more festive note,” the young priest says, “a very, very Merry Christmas to you all!”
“Merry Christmas!” The congregation replies with light-hearted chuckles. I take a deep breath as I raise from my pew and help my grandmother to her feet. As usual, we’re one of the last to leave, and as usual, grandma stops to talk to the young vicar before we head out of the small church.
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