Destroyed Randolph church mourned by those who recall its vibrant past
by Aaron Dorman | Coolidge Examiner
Almost 80 years ago, the congregation of St. Paul moved to a new site in Randolph following a church fire in Coolidge. On the afternoon of Jan. 7, St. Paul Church of God in Christ suffered the same fate of its predecessor.
Both Regional and Coolidge Fire Departments rushed to the scene after shocked onlookers driving along State Route 87 called 911. Although the building was unoccupied at the time and there were no casualties, over 50% of the structure was destroyed.
Current and former St. Paul churchgoers expressed sadness at losing what was once a vital community center going back decades.
