Tonight’s story is The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a quiet and reflective tale set inside a small New England meetinghouse. At its heart is an old, unused family pew and the gentle questions it raises about tradition, change, belonging, and kindness.

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American writer and educator best known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and her work often reflects her belief in fairness, compassion, and the quiet responsibilities we have to one another.

So settle in, get comfortable, and let this gentle classic carry you toward rest.

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