Rev. Murray Pruden’s statement in response to two Indigenous United Church buildings damaged by fire in the past few days taken from United Church of Canada’s E-ssentials newsletter:

“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 the Creator guide us to live in a good way.”

Image Credit: Rev. Murray Pruden