UU church in Oregon destroyed by fire
It's possible you've already heard about this, but in case you haven't:
Klamath Falls, OR, church destroyed in fire
Heat lamp cause of Klamath Falls fire
The best I can do is quote Rev. Dr. Lisa Presley, District Executive of the Heartland District of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, serving Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio:
Every now and then, one of the worst nightmares we can think of happens to one of our congregations. Such was the case this past week when the UU Fellowship in Klamath Falls, Oregon, suffered the total loss of their building and belongings in a massive fire. Even though the congregation was begun in 1960, their building was a 100+ year old landmark building in their community.
The congregation members are, of course, stunned. They don't know where they will be meeting, or as of this writing, what beyond the bell from their bell tower will they be able to salvage from the ruins. The good people in their district, Pacific Northwest (PNWD), are working hard to buoy their spirits and help them move forward.
We can help. Right now what they need is money and notes of good wishes. Financial contributions will help them find a new building, replace their piano and supplies, and bring in religious leaders (local ministers, etc.) to help them deal with the aftermath of the fire. The PNWD has set up a fund available through their website-click the Donate Now box and then scroll to the bottom where you'll find the option for "Klamath Falls Support." Notes of sympathy and encouragement may be sent to them at UU Fellowship of Klamath County, PO Box 391, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or to their president, Barry Gumbert, at gumbertb2000@yahoo.com. Please, though, don't send money to them: they are already overwhelmed with the loss, so the District will be processing the contributions on their behalf.
She goes on to say that although they will be needing tangible goods like hymnals and other supplies eventually, now is not the time to send those, as they currently have no place to put anything like that. But every little bit helps, even if it's just $10.
Klamath Falls, OR, church destroyed in fire
Heat lamp cause of Klamath Falls fire
The best I can do is quote Rev. Dr. Lisa Presley, District Executive of the Heartland District of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, serving Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio:
Every now and then, one of the worst nightmares we can think of happens to one of our congregations. Such was the case this past week when the UU Fellowship in Klamath Falls, Oregon, suffered the total loss of their building and belongings in a massive fire. Even though the congregation was begun in 1960, their building was a 100+ year old landmark building in their community.
The congregation members are, of course, stunned. They don't know where they will be meeting, or as of this writing, what beyond the bell from their bell tower will they be able to salvage from the ruins. The good people in their district, Pacific Northwest (PNWD), are working hard to buoy their spirits and help them move forward.
We can help. Right now what they need is money and notes of good wishes. Financial contributions will help them find a new building, replace their piano and supplies, and bring in religious leaders (local ministers, etc.) to help them deal with the aftermath of the fire. The PNWD has set up a fund available through their website-click the Donate Now box and then scroll to the bottom where you'll find the option for "Klamath Falls Support." Notes of sympathy and encouragement may be sent to them at UU Fellowship of Klamath County, PO Box 391, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or to their president, Barry Gumbert, at gumbertb2000@yahoo.com. Please, though, don't send money to them: they are already overwhelmed with the loss, so the District will be processing the contributions on their behalf.
She goes on to say that although they will be needing tangible goods like hymnals and other supplies eventually, now is not the time to send those, as they currently have no place to put anything like that. But every little bit helps, even if it's just $10.