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Community unites to support First United Methodist Church after storm damage

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ELGIN, Ill. - Vineyard Church of Elgin welcomed worshippers on Sunday from First United Methodist Church to pray, mourn and stand in unity after strong storms Friday night severely mangled their historic building. "Elgin is strong and it's beautiful to see everyone is coming to support a church that has been a staple in our community," churchgoer Diana Alfaro said. "Wonderful feeling in the community coming together regardless if they're Methodi…

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Madison County church looks to rebuild after devastating storm damage

A church in Madison County is coming together to build back what this weekend's storms destroyed. Rev. Owen Moody of Richmond House and Prayer has dedicated his life to his church, and witnessing its devastation from the weekend's storms has been an emotional experience."I've gave my life to this call, and to walk in that door and start seeing what was happening and realizing that this thing was being literally undone before my eyes," he said, r…

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Storm rips off roof of 101-year-old Elgin church originally destroyed in 1920: 'We are hopeful'

Around 60 people were sleeping in the basement of Elgin's First United Methodist Church when strong storms hit Friday night, but no one was injured.

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Community unites to support First United Methodist Church after storm damage

ELGIN, Ill. - Vineyard Church of Elgin welcomed worshippers on Sunday from First United Methodist Church to pray, mourn and stand in unity after strong storms Friday night severely mangled their historic building. "Elgin is strong and it's beautiful to see everyone is coming to support a church that has been a staple in our community," churchgoer Diana Alfaro said. "Wonderful feeling in the community coming together regardless if they're Methodi…

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Historic Church in Illinois Severely Damaged by Storm

Cleanup crews and church members arrived to find First United Methodist Church of Elgin, Illinois damaged by the severe storm over the weekend, surrounded by fallen trees, shattered glass, and splintered wood. Overnight storms had torn through the area, with fierce winds ripping a massive hole in the roof of the century-old church. “You’re really kind of speechless when you walk up on something like this,” the church’s pastor said, surveying the…

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WGN 9 broke the news in Chicago, United States on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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