Mirral Church holds final service at New Utrecht Church

The Mirral Church, one of only three Swedenborgian churches in New York City, held its final service Sunday at the New Utrecht Reformed Church with a joint Korean-English communion service with the New Utrecht Church. The Rev. Young Min Kim, the pastor for thirteen years, delivered the sermon in both English and Korean, preaching on Luke 24:13-35. Elder Susan Hanyen, Vice President of Consistory at the New Utrecht Church, gave a tearful farewell message. It was a sad day for both the Mirral Church and the New Utrecht Church. After a group photo of both congregations, a lunch featuring both Korean and Italian food and desserts followed. The Mirral Church will now hold worship services at their new home in Manhattan.

Pastor Young Min Kim of the Mirral Church preaching the sermon at the final service of the Mirral Church at the New Utrecht Reformed Church. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

(left to right) Deacon Carol Dickert, Esther Kim, wife of Pastor Kim, Elder Susan Hanyen, Pastor Kim during a sad farewell to the Mirral Church, which will move to Manhattan. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

Members of both the Mirral Church and the New Utrecht Church in a circle near the end of the service. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

A group photo of both the Mirral and New Utrecht congregations. (Photo by Robert M. Buonvino)

A meal featuring both Korean and Italian foods followed the service. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)