The situation within and around Jasper National Park continues to weigh heavily upon our hearts. The Northern Spirit Regional Council has been in contact with the leadership of Jasper United Church and their minister. We have already put into place supports for the interim and will be seeking to build plans for the future weeks and months. At this point we are not certain of full extent of the damages within the town itself, or to the United Church building and manse.
However, what we are certain of is the response from those within the wider region and national church who are wanting to do everything they can to support this community. We request that you continue to offer prayers for the community of faith, the wider community of Jasper, surrounding communities and people, and importantly the first responders who are doing everything they can to mitigate the devastation.
Should your communities of faith, or individuals within and beyond, wish to contribute financial support to support relief efforts, you are welcome to do so by donating to the emergency relief fund of the Northern Spirit Regional Council by e-transfer to northernspirit@united-church.ca or via cheque sent to the Northern Spirit office: 8510 95 ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6C 1Y7. [ Please indicate in the memo line that the money is being sent for wildfire emergency relief, and include your contact information (name, address, and phone number) for tax receipt purposes. If you do not provide contact information the Region will not be able to issue you a tax receipt for your donation. ]
Thank you for your support and prayers.
