Reviving a 200-Year-Old Church in Clarkston | Detroit News

In Clarkston, Michigan, a nearly 200-year-old church called Sashabaw Presbyterian—once a bustling community hub and even used for voting during Lincoln’s time—is being painstakingly restored by a small but determined group. After sitting abandoned and decaying for over 25 years, the congregation that once called it home moved across the street in the 60s. But dedicated members like Abigail Lee-Wright and Neal Lee are fighting to revive this historic gem, raising funds for two years just to paint it. They’ve already refurbished the basement, preserving original beams from Lapeer, and aim to transform the space into a vibrant community center. With broken windows, vandalism, and outdated facilities—including bathrooms needing code upgrades—the project is slow and costly, but they’re turning to grants and crowdfunding to keep going. Their dream? To honor its past while making it a living, breathing heart of the neighborhood again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdf5e8268b7e66f1