Pennsylvania Megachurch Votes to Leave PCUSA for Theologically Conservative Presbyterian Group
A Pennsylvania megachurch's congregation voted overwhelmingly Sunday to leave Presbyterian Church (USA) over theological differences on homosexuality and gay marriage.
About three-quarters of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem approved the measure yesterday that involved leaving PC(USA) for the more theologically conservative Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians.
In a Facebook post to their official page, FPC Bethlehem noted that the measure to seek dismissal passed with 76.5 percent of the 1,048 voting members present approving it.
"We look forward to moving forward and recommitting ourselves to our first priority — continuing our 140-year commitment to Jesus Christ and serving the Lehigh Valley," posted FPC Bethlehem....