From South Carolina-Members of a downtown church are welcomed home to Grace. Grace Episcopal Church re-opened its doors Sunday for the first time in 13 months.
In August 2011 an earthquake in Virginia sent tremors down the eastern coast, sending vibrations through the walls of the structure and pulling at the bricks like a zipper.
Since then the congregation has used about 12 different locations throughout downtown to worship while renovations took over the church.
"It was covered in scaffolding, it was not recognizable, but through the good work of our building committee and the construction company we've been able to restore it to its beauty and it is a beautiful church," Rect Michael Wright said.
Now they're back, fundraising from the comfort of what's been home to members since 1846. They say there's at least $5M more needed to cover repairs and loans. To help, you can go to gracechurchcharleston.org.
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http://www2.counton2.com/news/2012/sep/30/grace-episcopal-church-re-opens-after-earthquake-d-ar-4657669/
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