The power was out but all was calm, all was bright
Candles, symbolic of Jesus’ arrival in the world, help illuminate a dark and cold church during a temporary power outage on Christmas Eve at St. Michael Church at 3863 Summer Ave. (Karen Focht/Special to The Daily Memphian)
When a rolling blackout hits, candles can come in handy during a chilly Christmas Eve service.
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blackouts St. Michael Catholic ChurchKaren Pulfer Focht
Karen Pulfer Focht is a freelance photojournalist. She has won numerous awards in her career, many for in-depth projects about children and families in Memphis. Her work is regularly published in newspapers and magazines around the world.
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