Elder Peter F. Meurs, Pacific Area President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced on Friday the 19th of June a significant donation from the Church to support the ongoing restoration of Christ Church Cathedral which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquakes that devastated many parts of the city.
The donation was announced during a gathering of leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Anglican Church.
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The Cathedral has long stood as a defining symbol and its’ reinstatement represents not only the restoration of a structure, but also the renewal of community identity and hope following the 2011 earthquake.
Elder Meurs said the contribution is offered in a spirit of goodwill and unity.
“We recognise the deep significance of Christ Church Cathedral to the people of Christchurch and to many across New Zealand,” Elder Meurs said.
“As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe in building strong communities and extending friendship across faiths. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the restoration of this important place of worship and heritage in the city of Christchurch.”
Steve Wakefield, director of the Rebuild Project said, “We are immensely grateful for this support. Across faiths, there is a shared understanding that spiritual places matter. They provide reflection, sanctuary, and connection for communities. When Christ Church Cathedral reopens, it will welcome people of all faiths and none.”
By working alongside people of different faiths, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks to build understanding, promote peace, and serve communities in ways that reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ—particularly the call to love God and to love one’s neighbour.
Read more at the official Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project website.