Two Large Churches Leaving PCUSA

Two of the largest Presbyterian congregations in the Fresno, California area are breaking away from the Presbyterian Church, USA. More than 100 congregations have left the denomination in the last couple of years over the issue of gay clergy. First Presbyterian and Trinity Presbyterian in Clovis have voted to move into the conservative Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The tally was 543-10 at First Presbyterian in favor of switching. Trinity Presbyterian members cast 264 votes in favor leaving and 7 opposed.