Presbyterian church in Mechanicsville, Virginia splits UPDATED 2x

Richmond Times Displatch Story: Presbyterian church in Mechanicsville splits

New Layman Online Story: Presbytery seizes control of Virginia church

• New Hanover Presbyterian Church
• In November 2011, the session voted to be dismissed to EPC
• Mechanicsville, Virginia
• 806 Members, 85 Worship, Income $1,110,000 (2011)
• Online survey for dismissal: 218-6
• The new church:
  • website: http://www.churchinrestoration.org/
  • Facebook page
  • Pastors: Billy Craig and Jeff Lee ordained by EPC
  • Meeting Place: Oak Knoll Middle School
  • Mission Church w/EPC working toward a fully chartered church
• the Presbytery of the James
  • 114 Churches
  • On Sunday, Feb 10 ,2013 the Presbytery dissolved the church’s leadership
  • AC Letter To The Congregation
  • Here are the Six Members of the Presbytery of the James' Administrative Commission assigned to NHPC.
    1. Allen Fisher, Teaching Elder, The Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg) - Moderator
    2. Edna Banes, Teaching Elder, Union Presbyterian Seminary
    3. Larry Diebold, Ruling Elder, The Presbyterian Church (Fredericksburg)
    4. Alexander Evans, Teaching Elder, Second Presbyterian Church (Richmond)
    5. Don Osborne, Ruling Elder, Chester Presbyterian Church (Chester)
    6. Martha Singdahlsen, Ruling Elder, Bon Air Presbyterian Church (North Chesterfield)