Crime & Safety

Inside Look at Saugatuck Church Fire Damage [PHOTOS]

A month after the fire members of the church show the extent of the damage.

The Nov. 20 six-alarm fire devastated and while most of the damage was contained to the rear of the building, no part of the church was untouched by some degree of fire, soot, water or smoke damage. 

The cause of the fire has not been determined and John Walsh, Chairman of Trustees, said he has no information on when they will be able to reopen the facility. Members of the church continue to work with multiple insurance companies to assess the extent of the damage. 

In the meantime, their 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service will be held at Temple Israel and their 9 p.m. Christmas Eve service will be held at First Congregational Church in Easton. Christ & Holy Trinity Church will host the Christmas Day Feast at 11:30 a.m. 

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Saugatuck Nursery School is operating out of the Y while other church groups meet at various local venues including

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