On Thursday morning, a fire struck the Jerusalem Chapel UB church in Churchville, Va. The old sanctuary, which goes back over 100 years, and Sunday school facilities were destroyed, causing about $750,l000 of damage. The fire is being blamed on faulty wiring.

Here are two local news reports about the fire and the church:

• Church and Faith Rebuilds at Burned Church
• Despite Damage, Services to Go On

Posted on May 27, 2006 5:05 AM