Church destroyed in fire reopens after 12 years
Updated: Jul. 30, 2018 at 5:42 PM CDT
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - After being destroyed by a major fire 12 years ago, a historic Downtown Memphis church will reopen this weekend.
First United Methodist Church was destroyed by a fire in 2006.
The new building combines traditional elements with new touches like glass walls and a towering steeple.
The new sanctuary will open for worship for the first time Sunday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m.
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