First Congregational Church (Spencer, Massachusetts) Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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 . 2023-06-06 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-06-03 . 'Total devastation': Spencer congregation mourns loss of church in fire . 2023-06-06 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Kittle . Glenn . O'Connor . Samantha . June 5, 2023 . Communities rally to help Amherst farm, Spencer church destroyed by lightning fires . Western Mass News.
  4. Web site: 2023-06-02 . Flames swallow First Congregational Church in Spencer . 2023-06-06 . Yahoo Entertainment . en-US.

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