Concerning the burning of churches

The following is copied from the E-ssentials newsletter from the United Church of Canada.

Editor's note: The Rev. Murray Pruden shares a statement in response to the news that two Indigenous United Church buildings were damaged by fire in the last several days.

I am devastated by the news from South Indian Lake, Manitoba of the fire at Angus Bonner Memorial United Church. And of similar news at Samson United Church in Maskwacis First Nation, Alberta. My prayers go to our membership and the many others these circumstances affect.

We are currently looking into the fires of these two Communities of Faith. Our office will continue to support them and the larger communities, to share information with the United Church as we receive updates.

Let Creator guide us to live in a good way.

[Photo credit: Murray Pruden]