CONSTANTIA CHURCH CLOSES; DECADES OF WORSHIP END DUE TO DWINDLING CONGREGATION.(Local)

From: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) | Date: May 6, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Suzanne M. Ellis Staff writer

Constantia Congregational Church held its final worship service on Sunday.

In the end, the trials and tribulations proved to be too much, even for the small band of devoted, faithful Christians.

Struggling for years, the tiny congregation -- which reached 10 on a really good Sunday -- decided four months ago that it was time to call it quits.

"They were down to about six people that you could count o...

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