In the early hours of August 23 1989, St. Leonard’s Anglican Church in Exeter was ablaze. But the arsonist’s fire brought the blessings of God. Here John Skinner, the Rector at that time, tells the story . . .
So why was the fire so significant? It was mainly because of the years of frustration that preceded it. What was the cause of this growing frustration?
Two conflicting things. Steady church growth (of a numerical kind) on the one hand, and totally inadequate premises to cope with it on the other. Clearly the trend itself was most welcome and greatly encouraging! Any church would surely be delighted to be faced with it!
