According to the Rev. Merri Alexander, the congregation’s transitional pastor, “This wonderful grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina serves as a leadership grant that enables the Marshall Presbyterian Church to take our first steps toward bringing this iconic 1950s building into the 21century. The congregation plans to renovate the building’s interior with an eye to the church’s future ministry and expanded community service. We certainly look forward to being able to worship in our renovated sanctuary in 2025. And as all new plumbing is installed throughout the building, we intend to add accessible rest rooms, provide two showers for those in need, and install all new kitchen equipment. We are looking forward to the time when the fellowship hall will again serve our community as a valuable meeting space and the downstairs rooms will serve the community’s need for some additional office space lost in the flood. And, in December 2025, we hope to invite the whole community to fill the sanctuary again for Steve Davidowski’s Annual Community Christmas Concert. This generous grant from The Community Foundation is a major gift that sets us well on the road to recovery.” Alexander said.
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