More on the situation in Binghamton NY-
They don't know where they're going, but they know they can't stay.
From the pulpit to the pews, everything you see here at the Church of the Good Shepard belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York.
The Binghamton congregation is being forced to move out.
A state supreme court ruling issued last week says the property and funds of the Good Shepard belong to the diocese.
It comes after the church disaffiliated with the diocese in 2007 over a move to ordain gay bishops.
Pastor Matthew Kennedy says the thing he'll miss the most is looking out at the pews while preaching to his people.
"One thing I love about this fellowship is theres a great deal of warmth and love between members here. I know that's going to continue but its just that the building was part of that. Its grown up with us. Its difficult." says Pastor Kennedy.
Pastor Kennedy says his church has been given no deadline to move out.
The parish has no immediate plans for a new location, but says it's considering all options.
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