Church members gather for services after massive Thanksgiving Day fire in Englewood

Sunday, November 30, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The South Side congregation that lost its church in a massive Thanksgiving Day fire worshiped together on Sunday at another sanctuary.



Renewal Life Church members gathered at Fairfield Baptist Church for an afternoon service.

"It was just amazing to know that there is still support in the community, even with everything going on," Rozjoli Jackson said.

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Renewal Life's building collapsed as it burned Thursday.



"I'm actually feeling wonderfully grateful," Donna Brown said. "Thank you guys for opening your arms and saying y'all can come here."

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No one was hurt.
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