South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire

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On the heels of a devastating fire, the congregation of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is not defeated.

"We understand that the church is the people of God. So, we don't stop moving," said one member of the parish.

Worshipers were able to gather for holy services Calahan Funeral Home, where the owners opened their doors to the congregation. "We've been members for almost 30 years," said Jesse Burns Jr."Because my father's the head deacon, it's kind of hard."

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