# South Bushwick Church Burns Down

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-06-21T22:23:33+00:00
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A devastating fire ripped through Brooklyn’s historic South Bushwick Reformed Church, obliterating its steeple, rectory, and much of its structure—though miraculously, no one was inside when flames erupted. Despite the ruin, the congregation gathered online for Sunday services, proving their unbreakable spirit. Pastor James Steward, who’s led the church for 14 years, vows to rebuild—not just the building, but the vital community hub it’s been, offering food, childcare, and sanctuary. Worshipers like Jimena Ibarra mourn the loss of a beloved safe haven, yet celebrate the flood of support pouring in. Investigators are probing the fire’s origin, with reports of a suspicious figure near the church before the blaze. A GoFundMe campaign is now underway, with the pastor insisting that anything less than full restoration would be a catastrophic loss for the neighborhood. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39cb5e1204a58965

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