Delaware ‘More Light’ PCUSA congregation closing its doors after 140 years of ministry

The Layman
Posted Wednesday
January 28, 2009

Excerpt:
In the ‘90s, it became a More Light Presbyterians governing body member by ascribing to their mission statement: "Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is the full participation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA)."

In the 10 years for which statistics are available (1997-2007), the membership has dwindled to half what it once was, average attendance at worship services has dropped from 68 to 30, and “the endowment is no longer paying the bills it once did,” according to published reports. Even the pastor has moved on, taking a position at a local ministry to the poor, leaving West Presbyterian to be led by an interim pastor for its remaining weeks of operation. full story