[Anglican Journal — Anglican Church of Canada] A historic Anglican church in Jasper, Alberta, is gone after a wildfire burned the nearly 100-year-old building to the ground.
Bishop of Edmonton Stephen London confirmed in an open letter that St. Mary and St. George Parish was destroyed on July 24 along with many homes in the town of Jasper, located in Jasper National Park.
“Jasper is a special place, a place where people have said they feel closest to God,” London said. “We are all heartbroken. There are no words.” The bishop expressed gratitude to those who risked their lives to fight the fire and evacuate 25,000 people. He asked for prayers for the community and parish.
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