The burning of one building and the closing of another have me saddened for the architecture but heartened by the spirit of the people closest to them.
First there is Morningstar Mission Baptist Church, which tragically burned down last week to the horror of its loyal members and the delight of TV news crews eager to capture the spectacular visuals of its flames. The Morningstar was a Northeast Portland institution, and church leaders say their insurance policy will not be enough to cover rebuilding costs. Luckily, as of last Wednesday - just two days after Monday night’s fire, $16,000 in donations from area businesses, including $10,000 from The Heathman Hotel, had been received. (Donations may be made to the Morning Star Catastrophe Relief Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank branch.)
What was also heartening was the more than 500 people who showed up yesterday for services in a tent outside […]
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