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Politics | 04/09/2009 9:35 am

Obama Family Seeks Church Ahead of Easter

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
© AP

It’s been over a year since Barack Obama broke from his Chicago church over comments made by his then-reverend, Jeremiah Wright. Now, with Easter just days away, Mr. Obama and the First Family are looking for a house of worship.

The Washington Times reports that the White House has deployed friends, aides and other staffers to about a dozen churches around DC to find the right fit. And that fit isn’t simply denomination: the president will have to be sure his new church has no political drama, unlike Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ, where Reverend Wright made incendiary remarks that complicated Mr. Obama’s presidential campaign.

In addition to finding an uncomplicated pastor, the first family will also have to find a place willing to accommodate his security detail and subject other worshipers to, at the very least, frisking for weapons. We’re sure, however, that any church — and its parishioners — would be happy to welcome the first family.

Even if they don’t find a permanent place of worship, White House officials say the first family will likely attend Easter services at a local church, although did not give a specific location.

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C Hardy
Good Luck to them on their search. 
By C Hardy on 04/09/2009 9:53 am
Grande Camper
I agree.  It sounds like a tall order.
By Grande Camper on 04/09/2009 11:08 am
Star Lawrence
When the Clintons selected our church, Foundry United Methodist, it was a huge hassle, but we put up with it. We had to be metal-detected, the Secrety Service went thru our purses with rubber gloves on, we could not use certain doors, we could not leave before they did, and so on. But of course people should worship as they please. Our minister actually got quite carried away with the social aspect and became the president’s spiritual adviser post-Monica. The Doles, who had been members of Foundry for more than a decade, quietly left. That never seemed fair to me. I remember one Easter when someone shouted at the president from the balcony and the SS whirled into action—startled me half to death!
By Star Lawrence on 04/09/2009 1:49 pm
caj p
I just hope they find a church that they will feel comfortable with where they can enjoy the quiet time as a family unit.
By caj p on 04/09/2009 3:57 pm
Diamond In The Rough
After spending 20 years in Rev. Wright’s church, I hope Obama will be more selective in his choice of churches.
By Diamond In The Rough on 04/09/2009 9:30 pm
Libra Lady
Diamond….AMEN!!!  Happy Easter btw!!!
By Libra Lady on 04/10/2009 9:22 am
L. C.
I know Almighty God will lead the Obama’s to a place of worshop! God Bless and keep them safe always!
By L. C. on 04/10/2009 5:35 am