Grand Blanc LDS congregation plans to rebuild a year after deadly arson attack
September 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via Detroit Free Press · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
One year after an arson attack killed a member and destroyed their meetinghouse, a Latter-day Saint congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is moving forward with plans to rebuild. The attack occurred in September 2025 and was one of several incidents of violence against Mormon properties that year.
The congregation has been meeting in temporary spaces while working with Church headquarters on reconstruction plans. Local leaders described the community's response as resilient, with members rallying to support the victim's family and maintain regular worship services despite the loss of their building.
The case remains under investigation by federal and local authorities, who have not publicly identified a suspect or motive for the attack.
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