Why did Calpurnia fuss over the children so much before taking them to the First Purchase Church?

Going to church in the black community is a time for
everyone to present his/her best self.  It is an important social affair where women
wear hats, and people wear their finest clothes.  The night before church, Calpurnia
gives Scout and Jem a bath, scrubbing them to make sure they are clean. She sets out
their Sunday clothes and makes sure they are ready to go with her on time. The
children’s cleanliness and the way they are dressed is a reflection on Calpurnia’s
ability to take care of the children of her employer. Dressing up for church is also a
sign of respect that Calpurnia wants to make sure the children show. She knows that this
will be a new experience for the children and Calpurnia wants to make sure they are
respectful and presentable to the congregation. Calpurnia may also fear some backlash
from the congregation, like she does when Lulu says to Calpurnia that “You ain’t got no
business bringin’ white chillun here—they got their church, we got our’n."  Scout and
Jem’s reception at the church is a little cold, and, at first, it is questioned by the
congregation until Reverend Sykes and Zeebo welcome them to the service.  It is ironic
that the black church in Maycomb is so welcoming because a white church in Maycomb would
never embrace black children attending their services.