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Blessing of the tractors

June 17, 2018 12:00 am • Last Updated: June 17, 2018 11:23 pm

By Sara Gordon

Rev. Dr. Joyce Duerr, guest pastor, blesses parishioners' tractors with holy water on Sunday, June 17, 2018, after service at the First Baptist Church of North Stonington. "Today we focused on the fact that they are tools God provided us with," said Duerr of the reason for the blessing. The church, established in 1743, is celebrating its 275th year. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Rev. Dr. Joyce Duerr, guest pastor, blesses parishioners' tractors with holy water on Sunday, June 17, 2018, after service at the First Baptist Church of North Stonington. "Today we focused on the fact that they are tools God provided us with," said Duerr of the reason for the blessing. The church, established in 1743, is celebrating its 275th year.

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