Editor:
To all present and former members and adherents of Gibsons United Church, on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 11:20 a.m., about 20 United Church ministers and representatives from Greater Vancouver will descend upon Gibsons United Church (724 Trueman Road) to listen and then take a final vote to save or sell the property.
The results of a sale will mean the likely demolition of the buildings and replacement with high-density development with the profits used to pay rent to Gibsons Public Market for lease of office space and the balance paid towards expensive ministerial salaries until profits are depleted or other income increases.
So, next Tuesday morning, come to the church:
• If you wish this community facility sold. Don’t give up your chance to support sale of the church and give financial support to Gibsons Public Market and a United Church office and function there.
• If you wish to see the present church building saved for worship, concerts, etc. and the hall saved to provide services and space for our community groups and social needs. Let people know how you have benefited from this facility.
Please don’t leave our future up to the vote of this group from the Vancouver/Burrard presbytery without your influence on their decision. You will not be allowed to vote, but at least, your silence will be heard.
Either way, if this decision will affect you, don’t miss your only chance to influence the sale of the church that will be made on Nov. 22.
For more information, please email [email protected] and I will send you the hearing meeting agenda and other information.
Mary Bittroff, Sechelt
