St. Andrew’s congregation decided Sunday to journey in faith and close the doors on its building on the corner of Owen and Worsley streets and look for new possibilities.
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As we take stock after our February fire, let's have a look at what remains, as insurance company contractors examined, measured and prepare their estimates for Phase 2 work. In the emergency clean-up phase, also known as Phase 1, the work ...
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Phase 1, the emergency clean-up phase after our Feb. 19 fire, is wrapping up. The final piece in that phase is the organ cleaning and restoration. Meanwhile, contractors are working on submitting quotes for Phase 2 work to the insurance ...
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It's been a busy year, perhaps the first regular year of activities post-Covid. In the middle of it all St. Andrew's was hit by fire and we lost access to our long-time home. Our dross was consumed and our gold ...
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The upcoming week, the last week of March, will see emergency cleanup work occur - including removing debris and unstable walls and floors, as well as asbestos abatement work.
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Surveillance video of the evening of Feb. 19, 2023 shows a community group let the man Barrie Police later charged with arson in to the building and did not ensure he left.
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Starting March 12, we have our own temporary space to worship as a family again. It’s a place where many in the community have worshipped and thanked God for the life of a loved one or an inspiring neighbour or ...
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Life can change in an instant. Two weeks ago, our building was hit by fire. A lot has happened since then – physically and spiritually as we look to our future and discern what God plans for us. It’s a ...
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Barrie, Monday, February 20, 2023 – Just after 10:30 p.m. yesterday, Barrie Fire responded to a fire at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Owen St. in downtown Barrie. The fire in the Christian education wing was quickly contained and there ...
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