The Ledge United Church has been witness to many happy and sad occasions during it 135 year history.
For most of that long period, It was the centre of life in the small community near Todd’s Point in southwestern New Brunswick in eastern Canada.
Since September of last year however, there have been no religious services. The congregation is almost non-existent and no-one can afford the upkeep on the building.
It’s the seventh rural church to close around the Charlotte County area in the past few years.
Chair of the church trustees, Gene Wormell, said it used to be a landmark for the sailing ships going by, as well as a centre for community activities and spiritual guidance.
Although still in good condition, the trustees have decided it must either be sold and moved, or torn down. They feel those are the only respectful options rather than simply let it slowly fall into disrepair
The buyer of the church gets everthing inside as well, including the solid oak benches, the embossed walls, and the original brass bell.
The church is accepting bids until July 20, otherwise they will have it torn down by May of next year.
Contractors in either case will have to be careful when the work, as the cemetery is just at the back of the church, The most recent graves date back to the 1920’s
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