Wellington residents sad but optimistic over closure of P.E.I. community’s historic church [Video]

A historic church in western Prince Edward Island’s Évangéline Region has closed its doors after more than 130 years. 

Wellington United Church has been sold to a new owner, though it’s not clear what their plan is for the building.

People in the community said there were only about 10 regular members of the parish left, and that wasn’t enough to keep the church going. 

“Sad that we had to come to that agreement,” said former church member Christine Arsenault of the decision to sell. 

“It’s just a part of Wellington history.”