Some groups that had office space at Walker Community United Methodist Church are upset with the way the city handled things after the facility was destroyed by fire earlier this week. Some office tenants told Minnesota Public Radio that because the building was demolished so quickly, it prevented them from recovering possessions and investigating the possible cause of the fire.

The congregation gathered for the first time this weekend after a fire destroyed the building a week ago. KARE 11 says prayers, singing, and a moment of silence highlighted Sunday's service at the Heart of the Beast Theater on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Members of the Walker Community Church will continue to meet at the theater for the remainder of the summer.

The 160-year-old church was completely destroyed.

Five firefighters became trapped on the third floor battling last week's fire at the Walker Community United Methodist Church. Fortunately, all five escaped the flames that destroyed the historic building. The fire remains under investigation.