SPENCER, MASS. (WHDH) - Services for the First Congregational Church of Spencer will be taking place elsewhere Sunday after a blazing fire completely destroyed their 160-year-old church on Friday. 

Sunday worship will meet at 10 a.m. on Washburn Square at the First Congregational Church in Leicester.

Fire officials say they believe that a lightning strike caused the blaze, but the fire is still under investigation. Crews battled the flames for hours, and no injuries were reported.

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