Worshipers defy town by praying in park

(North Attleboro, Massachusetts-AP) -- Some members of a Massachusetts church have defied their town by praying in a park.<br><br>Seven people gathered for a Good Friday service at Veterans Park in North

Friday, April 21st 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(North Attleboro, Massachusetts-AP) -- Some members of a Massachusetts church have defied their town by praying in a park.

Seven people gathered for a Good Friday service at Veterans Park in North Attleboro even though the town refused their request for a permit.

The Sun Chronicle newspaper reports the members of the Twin Rivers Community Church weren't interrupted during the 15-minute prayer service

Park commissioners offered the group a chance to meet at another park in town, saying Veterans Park shouldn't be used for religious services.

The church says it was important to worship in a prominent place, and that the other park was too out-of-the-way.