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First Congregational Church (Spencer, Massachusetts)

First Congregational Church, Spencer in 2015.

The First Congregational Church was a historic church building in Spencer, Massachusetts.[1] The church designed by architect Elbridge Boyden was destroyed by a fire in 1862 but was rebuilt a year later.[2] On June 2, 2023, a lightning strike caused another fire which completely destroyed the church.[3] The congregation dates to 1743.[4]

References

  1. ^ Hilliard, John (June 4, 2023). "'I don't think God made the fire': Parishioners mourn loss of historic Spencer church in Sunday service - The Boston Globe". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  2. ^ "'Total devastation': Spencer congregation mourns loss of church in fire". CBS News. 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  3. ^ Kittle, Glenn; O'Connor, Samantha (June 5, 2023). "Communities rally to help Amherst farm, Spencer church destroyed by lightning fires". Western Mass News.
  4. ^ "Flames swallow First Congregational Church in Spencer". Yahoo Entertainment. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-06.

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