Attention ALL Alumni !!!

Dear Minnedosa United Church past members, adherents, and alumni,

As you may or may not know, on February 12, 2006, the Minnedosa United Church, through an act of arson was burnt to the ground. The church was totally destroyed. This was a huge loss to both the United Church congregation as well as the community as a whole. The 106 year old building was a landmark on Main Street, not only a place for worship, many weddings, and funerals, but also a meeting place for various organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, nursery school, and a place of numerous community gatherings.

Immediately after the fire the congregation voted unanimously to rebuild. A building committee and a fund-raising committee were formed. St. Alphonses Roman Catholic Church most generously allowed us to share their space, holding our Sunday Services, funerals, and weddings there. A vacant building on Main Street was rented for the church office, and the planning began. Proposed is a one-level, approximately 9000 sq. ft. church, to be built on the same site as the old church. Preliminary drawings of the church are enclosed for you to see.

Although the church was insured, with today's building costs, the insurance money is insufficient to rebuild the church we have lost. Many fund-raising events have occurred in the community, as well as many generous donations, but we are still in need of $200,000 - $300,000 to build the church we desire. We are appealing to you as past members with a feeling of connection to the church and congregation for your support in our rebuilding effort.

Any donations you could make would be greatly appreciated. Tax receipts would be issued for all donations. Donations can be made to:
Minnedosa United Church
Box 692
Minnedosa, Man.
R0J 1E0
We hope that you will consider our request. Our wish is that a new church will be standing on Main Street, Minnedosa by Christmas 2007!

Sincerely,
Minnedosa United Church
Fund-raising Committee