Firefighters have been battling a blaze at Greenisland Church of Ireland.
The fire at the church, at Station Road, broke out shortly before 9pm on Sunday, September 1.
The church had just celebrated its 70th anniversary.
In a statement the church said:
What a shocking and terrible night for our parish and the whole Greenisland community. As I write, the smoke is still rising and the fire crews are still working hard, but the worst of the blaze seems to be under control.
We have been overwhelmed by the support and love of the Greenisland community – people who helped us out with everything from traffic control, available toilets (much needed!) and of course a cuppa to steady the nerves. We are heartbroken but also so thankful – to the fire crews, to the local community, to our neighbours who sounded the alarm, and so thankful that no-one was hurt.
We have just spent the weekend giving thanks for the first 70 years of Greenisland Parish life. We have every faith that with God’s guidance, the strength of our parish family and the support of our amazing friends and neighbours, our story will go on.