in the shadow of the burnt out shell of their beloved Church St Anne’s Anglican faithfuls gathered for Sunday service in the parking lot of Parish Hall St Anne’s Church is gathered in joy and in celebration even in the midst of the devastation which sits behind us their revered Dome decorated by Priceless history rare murals painted by members of the group of seven all consumed in last week’s Blaze that destroyed the church I couldn’t believe it I thought it’s just horrible it’s unbelievable that it happened I know the pain of losing this church probably the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to prepare and yet Father Don Meyer says today served as a powerful reminder that the church is not the building but the people inside of it there’s a commitment there’s a desire to keep going on and I think that’s largely because of what the people in the community are doing right now and the support of everybody around today the message was clear despite last week’s Devastation even now out of the ashes New Hope is arising we are going to rebuild here whatever we build is in service of this local community That’s essential that includes plans he says to decorate the new church with artwork from Canadian contemporary artists like the old church Canadian artists that really do reflect the diversity and so the mission continues the church WIll Thrive no matter what building or structure we have a mission no fire can destroy K mlan Global News Toronto
It was an emotional day for parishioners of Toronto’s St. Anne’s Anglican Church on Sunday, as they came together for their first Sunday service since the historic building went up in flames.
The service was held in the shadow of the church, where its revered dome, once adorned with murals painted by the Group of Seven was consumed in a fire last weekend.
Church leaders say they will rebuild and have plans to decorate the new church with artwork from contemporary Canadian artists.
As Kayla McLean reports, the loss of a spiritual and cultural beacon will continue to be felt long into the future.
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