From West Virginia-On Christmas Day in 1919, the Christ Episcopal Church burnt down leaving congregation members without a place to worship.
People of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bluefield, WV, invited Christ Church members to share in their services for the following year and a half.
Bishop Reverend Robert F. Humphrey, of the Virginia Synod ELC, said he was grateful that he was able to be present for the anniversary.
“It really is a remarkable celebration,” Rev. Humphrey said. “One absolutely worth noting and being present for.”
A whole century later, the two congregations shared yet another service, celebrating their long lasting friendship.
Bishop Mike Klusmeyer of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia and Reverend Chad Slater said watching people come together on Dec. 29, 2019, was powerful.
More here-
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/congregation-members-in-bluefield-celebrate-100-years-of-friendship/
and here-
https://wvva.com/2019/12/29/bluefield-churches-celebrate-century-of-friendship/
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