No injuries are reported.
A Good Friday service had been held at the church at noon, about two and a half hours before the fire.
CBS 2's Steven Graves reported people were standing near the burning church in shock Friday afternoon. Some had only been out of the Good Friday service at the church for a few hours.The woman said she had not spoken to the pastor, but she said he had delivered a beautiful sermon for Good Friday.Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
was founded in 1925 by the Rev. E.H. Branch. The church congregation originally worshipped in Bronzeville and later Washington Park. Under the Rev. Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel, Antioch Missionary Baptist moved into its Englewood home in 1958. The church bought the structure for $200,000, with another $75,000 needed for remodeling before moving in.
CBS 2's Jim Williams noted the Rev. Daniel was very involved in civic affairs and was friends with mayors and other city leaders.Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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