Wildfire Relief Funds
This week we learned through the Pacific Mountain Regional Council that sadly, the Anglican and United Church communities in Jasper have lost their buildings.
When reflecting on this loss, Northern Spirit Regional Council President Helen Reed in her pastoral letter to the Region says:
"But hope, itself, survives. Hope because there were many places spared, hope because people were not killed, hope because we hear of the determination of those who evacuated to return to and rebuild in this community that they love."
If you wish to support Jasper United Church, you can do so here: https://northernspiritrc.ca/
In British Columbia, we have been asked for support for Turner Zion United Church, New Denver-Silverton that is surrounded by out-of-control wildfires. This message from Rev George Meyer:
"From a church ministry point of view, Turner Zion is learning a lot about fire response and management and the devastating impact on dislocated families, the vulnerable and surrounding communities. We have fires on three sides of New Denver. Both Silverton and Slocan City have been evacuated and we are on alert.
Because we are in such small communities, fire fighters have few if any options relating to meals. Turner Zion helped create and support the Fireweed Hub. Please see the website for the best information about this nonprofit society that the church sponsors. https://fireweedhub.ca/
This little society with the core help from community volunteers provides a free breakfast and dinner to fire fighters nearby and seniors and displaced persons. Turner Zion is working with Fireweed Hub and community leaders to make the response more robust."
Donations for Turner Zion United Church can be made to the PMR fund 'Wildfire Relief - Turner Zion United in New Denver': https://www.