Episcopal bishop coming to survey damage at Trinity church

From Alabama- (Episcopals? Really?)

The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast was on his way this morning to survey the Christmas storm damage to Trinity Episcopal Church, said the Rev. Bailey Norman, rector at Trinity.

Once the Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan is here, and the building is secured, a decision can be made about what to do next about the church, which suffered a direct hit, losing part of a wall and roof, he said.

“The building will have to be secured this afternoon. Then we’ll look at what repairs are needed,” said Rev. Norman, who has been rector for about a year. “It will be significant, whatever it is.”

He said several congregations, including Episcopals, Lutherans and Catholics, had offered to help or house services.

A small group of church members and neighborhood residents gathered Wednesday morning outside the church on Dauphin Street to see for themselves what they had only heard about last night. Some hugged and shed tears. Others snapped pictures.
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