We thought it might be interesting to attend the Christmas Eve contemplative service at Sadsbury Friends Meeting, a Lancaster County meetinghouse built in 1747. We certainly got more than we bargained for: as we arrived, firefighters from Station 52 (Christiana) in full bunker gear were already there. It seems someone had started lighting a fire in a fireplace but had a spot of bother with the damper and (wisely) decided to call the fire company before things got out of hand.
The firefighters removed the offending log and aired the place out. Fortunately it was warm enough that the windows could be left open throughout the service so that the smoke could further dissipate. The service, with candle lighting, readings and silence, was quite nice, and I especially liked the music, provided by violinist Christopher Ritchie and flautist Hannah Bentz.
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| Christiana firefighters finish up their work at Sadsbury Meetinghouse. |
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| Two guests bearing plates of cookies for the service chat with the firefighters. |
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