By an overwhelming majority, the congregation of LPC voted Sunday, October 23 to end its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church USA.   The official count was 304 to 8, representing a 97.4 percent majority in favor of leaving.
 

When asked if they would remain part of LPC, 99 percent voted “yes,” and only 2 people indicated that they would leave.  Also, the congregation voted 305 to 3 to join the transitional Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church while we are seeking the best long-term fit for our congregation.  For more information on the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, please visit their website at www.epc.org.

“I thank God that our congregation is so united and that we will be able to leave the PC(USA) in peace and with our property,”  said Pastor Peter Larson.  During the congregational meeting Pastor Larson thanked Presbytery officials for being so gracious in cooperating with our congregation.

More than 60 people who were not able to attend the meeting filled out “opinion” ballots.  Although they were not included in the official total, the opinion ballots were 60 to 2 in favor of leaving the PC(USA).