The Pilgrim United Church is slated to close after an overwhelming vote. Of 31 members, 28 voted to disband.

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The vote was held on March 3 and only active members were eligible to vote. The Colwood church will disband on June 30.

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Officials at The Pilgrim United Church did not return B次元官网网址 Gazette phone calls.