Attendance in the teens?
They can’t make their utility payments on that, let alone other expenses.
The Episcopal Church has been dying for years. Here and there are viable congregations that stay alive due to liturgy, endowments and big city “social Justice” initiatives. But lacking theology us hardly good for the long run.
A tiny paid of church could. There are several tiny ones near me that make it with an attendance of twenty and occasionally renting the place for a wedding.
Jesus said, “I will build My Church.” Please notice how this post and its comments presume human means of success, and visible criteria for success. How does anyone know that God is pleased or displeased by the count of those who appear to be in attendance?
Somehow, a real God might be able to make the utility payments!
Thank You Lord, for providing for us all that we need and thank You especially for making the church utility payments. It is a joy and a privilege to depend on You. Forgive us for thinking we need more people, when what we really need is You. In Jesus Name, Amen.