ARTHUR’S PASS CHAPEL

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27402, 15 July 1954, Page 12

ARTHUR’S PASS CHAPEL

PRESBYTERY ENDORSES SCHEME An appeal for support for the building of the proposed interdenominational chapel at Arthur’s Pass was made to the Presbytery of Christchurch last evening by a deputation from the Arthur’s Pass Chapel Committee. The deputation comprised Messrs R. G. Dick and M. J. P. Glasgow. A model of the proposed chapel was on display. On the motion of the Rev.*T. G. Campbell, the presbytery assured the deputation of its interest and support where possible; Mr Dick said that although many had had such a chapel in mind for some time, the committee had been formed only recently. It comprised 18 members, including representatives from four Protestant churches and from seven large tramping, ski-ing, and climbing organisations. Since World War n more and more young persons had been going to the Arthur’s Pass area for sports, he said. “Possibly last week-end the number there would be as great as the number of adults attending all the Presbyterian churches in Christchurch. Of those, many would be Presbyterians.” The committee required £4OOO, and £7OO was already in sight, Mr Dick said. He suggested that laymen accept receipt books for collecting; that the young persons of the Church be urged to collect; and that the Christchurch and West Coast Presbyteries ask for a grant from the General Assembly.