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Church holds Light Party to replace Halloween

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

There were no scary costumes, bloody face paintings, or trick-or-treating, at St Columba Presbyterian Church’s Light Party – an alternative to Halloween.

People are encouraged to “dress as something funny, friendly or fantastic” and have a happy time with family, friends and their community next Monday, from 5-8pm.

Alex Tracey, the Botany church’s children and family ministry leader, says: “We don’t want our kids to go out and get lollies from strangers. Continue reading

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