First Congregational Church of Berkeley is preparing to open a new community hall in June, marking the conclusion of a nine-year rebuild process after the historic Pilgrim Hall was destroyed in a fire in September 2016. The fire, caused by solar panel installation errors, saw the congregation come together in resilience. While they returned to their sanctuary in 2017, the task of restoring Pilgrim Hall proved to be a lengthy endeavor due to various challenges. This experience profoundly shaped the church community's spirit and unity.
First Congregational Church of Berkeley is opening its new community hall in June, nearly a decade after a fire destroyed its previous space, Pilgrim Hall.
The journey of rebuilding Pilgrim Hall has taken almost nine years, highlighting the resilience and determination of the congregation in the wake of tragedy.
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