Kendal’s Gateway Church will close its doors for the final time later this year.
Gateway Church was set up seven years ago in a front room in the town and has since grown, but its trustees said they had made a difficult decision to close the church on June 8.
They said: “This is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we understand it may come as a surprise.
“There have been many difficulties over the last year.
“We have engaged in conversations with three churches to explore take overs or coming under their leadership – but these have been three doors that have been firmly closed to us.”
The church, led by Jonny and Pamela Gios, is part of the Free Methodist movement. Based at the South Lakes Foyer, its Sunday gatherings are held at the town hall on Highgate.
In a letter to supporters and friends, the trustees said: “Jonny and Pamela have given everything to Gateway and made lots of sacrifices along the journey.
“Gateway Church has been a place of worship, community, and fellowship, and we are so grateful for each and every one of our congregation who have been part of this journey.
“We have impacted many lives in Kendal over the last seven years since Jonny and Pamela started Gateway Church from their front room.”
Gateway Church will hold a special last gathering, the SEND (Spirit Empowered, Now Deployed) on Sunday June 8 at 4pm at Kendal Town Hall.
