More than three years after a devastating fire destroyed the historic First Congregational Church of Spencer, construction on a new worship facility and community gathering space has been completed on Main Street.
The original church, which dated back to 1863, burned in June 2023 after investigators said it was believed to be struck by lightning. Video from the fire shows flames tearing through the building as its steeple came crashing down.
“Everyone was so sad. It was a terrible tragedy,” Spencer resident Denise Rodino said. “That church was used for worship and for a lot of community activities, so it’s really sad to see it go, and it’s wonderful to see it come out of the ashes.”…