Friday, June 6, 2014

Fire damages St. Andrew's, Victoria


Dear Diocesan Family, 

I am sad to report that there was a fire early Sunday morning at St. Andrew's, Victoria. No one was hurt and the structure, although badly damaged, is still standing. The State Police have called the fire suspicious, but a complete investigation will take about six weeks. Church Insurance has been to the church to assess the damage.   

The congregation of St. Andrew's joined with St. Paul's, Kenbridge a number of years ago to form the Episcopal Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, Kenbridge. The church building in Victoria is now a Shrine and services are only held there one or two times a year. The building is currently being rented by Faith Fellowship Center of Victoria.

I ask for your prayers for the members of St. Paul & St. Andrew as they grieve their loss, and for the members of Faith Fellowship Center as they search for a new church home. Please pray also for the person(s) who may be responsible for this terrible, destructive act.

Faithfully,
Bishop Hollerith