Part One, Chapter 5 Summary

The next morning the Fisher family rises early to attend church. At first Aaron does not want Katie to go along, but Sarah insists. Ellie comes running out of the house as the family begins to leave, insisting that she must go as well because of the restrictions the judge put on Katie's freedom. Aaron reluctantly agrees. The family travels in a horse drawn buggy, an experience that is new to Ellie, and arrives at the home of another Amish family where the services are held. When they arrive, Ephram, the local bishop, loudly welcomes Ellie in order to let the other Amish families know that her presence is acceptable. Ellie then enters the services at Katie's side.

The services are long and slow, but when they end, the bishop announces there will be no meeting afterward, which means...