May 15, 2016

• New Castle Church

  One of the things I want to find quickly is a congregation with whom I can worship on Sundays.

  Last week, I attended a small Methodist church. It was "nice," but I didn't feel particularly moved or connected to the people. Lovely little sanctuary. I'd suppose there were some members who had enough money to keep it up well.

  Today, I attended a Presbyterian Church in the historic district of New Castle. Here are a couple of pictures:

  

  I was delighted with the outgoing and lighthearted demeanor of their minister, Nancy Rowland. She led much of the service, but didn't preach, as the church was being used as a "neutral pulpit" for a young lady who was candidate for another pastoral position in the area.

  The inside of the church is very 1700's - high wooden pews in a sort of horseshoe arrangement around a really high pulpit. The choir AND piano/organ are in the balcony. I'm glad I didn't have to put them up there. :-0

  Enjoyed time with the small congregation after the service. A gentleman named "Cork," took me to his house a couple of blocks away. Like most in the town, it's been around a LONG time. He and his wife Jo have kept it up beautifully. He's got a pretty good view of the Delaware River from his home.

  Will definitely go back next week.

  • 11:15 pm
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