(EN) Timothy Fowler– Churches seek to help rebuild distressed US city of Detroit

[The] Rev. Steven Kelly of St. John’s Episcopal Church told the Free-Press, “The churches can help by giving a purpose and direction that’s grounded in good morals.”

The more people are involved in the life of a church, the more positive the impact.”

The Detroit Free-Press reported that some churches are helping in unique ways.

Christ Church Detroit, for example, is planning to open a daytime homeless shelter. Another church, Fort Street Presbyterian Church, which has been at the same location since 1855 – serves food to 400 needy people every Thursday.

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One comment on “(EN) Timothy Fowler– Churches seek to help rebuild distressed US city of Detroit

  1. stjohnsrector says:

    Nice to be mentioned in the paper! – Fr. Steven J. Kelly, SSC
    http://www.StJohnsDetroit.org