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Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million amid congregations' merger
Original: Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million as two nearby congregations merge
A former Episcopal church on Long Island is being sold for $11.8 million, with proceeds connected to the merger of two nearby congregations. The sale marks the end of an era for the historic property as the merged parish consolidates its resources, reflecting broader declines in attendance that have led many denominations to sell or repurpose church buildings.
Why now: The high sale price and the merger of congregations highlight ongoing consolidation among shrinking mainline Protestant churches.
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- Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million as two nearby congregations merge · Episcopal News Service
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