From Dallas-Once a week, drawn by word of mouth, homeless people from across Dallas congregate at a downtown landmark Thanks-Giving Square to worship together.
“Really, this is an outdoor service,” said retired Rev. Charles Keen, who preaches to the nearly 100 homeless people who come together in the square at 1 p.m. every Sunday.
The Gathering, which is supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, provides the church service and lunch. The short service usually takes place outside in the garden of the square, at North Ervay and Bryan streets. Only a few times, including last Sunday, has it been held inside the chapel due to inclement weather.
“We wanted to be at a place that we felt homeless people would feel comfortable,” said Jim Webb, a retired deacon in the Episcopal church who works with The Gathering. “Part of the purpose was to be in an environment where they would be totally comfortable; many homeless people don’t want to go to a church building.”
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