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Three Lutheran churches in Bethlehem will go forward with a vote to merge and sell their buildings in early February, after a threat of eminent domain from the Bethlehem parking authority delayed the sale.
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The city of Bethlehem is not backing down on its bid to buy three churches and a parking lot in the city, officials said Tuesday.
To the congregations of three Lutheran churches in Bethlehem, a merger seemed like a natural choice. As is the case with churches across the country – less than half of U.S. adults are churchgoers, down 20 points compared to 1999 – their membership had declined over the years.
The Bethlehem Parking Authority will “not stand in the way” of the sale and merger of three Lutheran churches in Bethlehem per a Jan. 11 letter.
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A planned merger and sale of three Lutheran churches in Bethlehem is on hold.