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Christchurch Apostolic asks for help after Saturday fire; congregation to meet at Fontainebleau
Summary
Mary Davis told the council the Christchurch Apostolic building burned beyond salvage and requested assistance with demolition and debris removal; she said many congregants live in Pasadena and the church will worship at Fontainebleau while they rebuild.
Mary Davis told the Pasadena City Council on Sept. 16 that Christchurch Apostolics building caught fire on the previous Saturday and is "unsalvageable," and she asked the community and anyone with resources to help with demo and debris removal.
Why it matters: The fire displaced a congregation and created an immediate cleanup and recovery need; Davis said many members live in Pasadena and the congregation shares a fence with a Pasadena Independent School District property, which raises proximity and safety considerations.
"Our church building caught fire this past Saturday. We are grateful for the efforts of the Houston fire department, but, unfortunately, it's unsalvageable," Mary Davis said, identifying herself as speaking "on behalf of my church, Christchurch Apostolic." She asked for a company willing to demolish and clear debris in exchange for salvageable materials such as metal or wiring and invited anyone who can help to contact her on Facebook (Mary C. Davis) or speak after the meeting. She publicly thanked Fontainebleau in Pasadena for accommodating the congregation for worship services and invited council members and residents to attend services on Sundays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Davis said the property is technically in Houston but is adjacent to Pasadena and that many church members live in Pasadena. The transcript records no formal city action taken at the meeting to provide demolition services or financial assistance. Davis asked the council and audience for assistance and offered contact information for follow-up after the session.
