According to Rebuild Project Fundraising Chair Christina Miller, construction of the new Murray Church is well underway.
The historic church, which was built in 1876, was destroyed by arson in January of 2019. Because of its importance to the people of the Nicola Valley and its significance to the history of the area, it was decided that an exact replica of the original church should be rebuilt where it had once stood, surrounded by the beautiful Nicola Ranch.
However, Miller says that the fundraising campaign is short about $15,000. In order to make the final push over that donation finish line, a generous donor has agreed to match any donations made between now and Jan. 11, the second anniversary of the fire that claimed the original Murray Church.
Donations can be made by mailing a cheque, payable to Murray Church Project to Box 175, Merritt, BC, V1K1B8 or by making a deposit in the Murray Church Project account at any branch of CIBC.
