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| Bishop Barbara Collins closes another church. |
SUNBURY – A church in Sunbury has closed its doors after over a century of worship. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church held its final worship service January 16. Bishop Barbara Collins presided, giving thanks for the gift of baptism and for a ministry that included service to many.
In addition, the church says it will sell its building to Americus Hose Company after auctioning items and furnishings to the public. After closing, he church says it will also divide its remaining assets among eight organizations: Camp Mount Luther, Haven Ministry, Susquehanna River Valley Dental Clinic, A Community Clinic, United Lutheran Seminary, Upper Susquehanna Synod Mission Fund, Birthright of Sunbury, and ARC.
Grace Lutheran Church in a statement said they supported many ministries in Sunbury and in the Upper Susquehanna Synod, including youth scouting and leadership clubs, Shikellamy Community Services, Meals on Wheels, Americus Hose Company, and Camp Mount Luther.
