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Apart from midnight carols and Holy communion for Christmas celebrations this year, the newly restored St. James’ Church at Kashmere Gate has been organising community service programmes and vigil prayers for the war-affected parts of the world.
The church, constructed in 1836 and one of the oldest in the city, is a major tourist attraction along with nearby heritage sites like the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
It planned several programmes that started on Advent the festive period from December 3 — and will continue till the end of the year.
These include community service at old age homes, orphanages, and homes for specially abled children such as St. Mary’s Home and Kilkari Rainbow Home.
Daily-use winter items like socks, gloves and blankets, as well as biscuits and cakes have also been distributed by parishioners.
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