The devastated pastor of the Cambridge church that went up in flames on Easter mentioned his “heart aches,” however he emphasised that this tragedy is not going to cease them from worshipping this week as he thanked the group for his or her assist.
Faith Lutheran Church was being inspected on Monday following the 6-alarm fireplace on Sunday. Cambridge firefighters had established a “collapse zone” with Broadway shut right down to site visitors as a result of officers have been involved concerning the church’s steeple falling after the huge blaze.
The steeple will likely be eliminated as soon as the investigation into the origin and reason behind the hearth is full, in accordance with Acting Cambridge Fire Chief Tom Cahill.
Faith Lutheran had a service Sunday morning earlier than the church was engulfed in heavy flames and smoke within the late afternoon into the night.
“What we do know is that no one was in the building when it happened, and no one was seriously hurt,” Pastor Robin Lutjohann wrote to the congregation. “For this we can provide because of God. We additionally give thanks that apparently the hearth didn’t unfold to the encircling buildings. Let us maintain on to those causes for gratitude as we face the time forward.
“The damage to our beautiful house of worship is substantial,” the pastor added. “What this entails for next steps remains to be determined. But already many of our hearts are broken at the sight of our beloved building in flames. This is our spiritual home. It is agonizing.”
Lutjohann promised that the church members will worship collectively this Sunday — wherever and nevertheless doable. He additionally mentioned they’ll feed hungry neighbors at Faith Kitchen; their mates at Temple Beth Shalom have mentioned they’ll cater the meal.
The church will meet for prayer like they do each Wednesday at 6 p.m. on Zoom, and maybe in particular person at a location.
“By keeping faithful to the commitments of our church, we are able to take some concrete steps forward in this seemingly impossible moment,” the pastor mentioned. “And step by step, God will move us along and open a way for us to walk, even though right now all we see is loss.”
“Know this, too: a veritable flood of prayers, condolences, and offers of help have flooded in from all over,” he later added. “It is a testament to the impact our church has had on the wider community. We are not alone. We have friends who are eager to step in to support us.”
To make a donation to the church, go to faithcambridge.org/giving.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”