I am considering leaving my church

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My church had a corps of newer members who are gay or gay friendly. Over the course of the last few weeks nearly all of them have left the church entirely or at least resigned positions. I can't get over thinking it is a bit cowardly for me to leave but I am not sure I have much to stay for. Our pastor has left and with most of the newer members gone I feel a bit like fish out of water. Have any of you been in this position. Did you stay or did you go?


Our church had almost 2 congregations. One a group of largely older, somewhat moderate to conservative people and one younger and more liberal (many gay or lesbian). In October, at our last evening service, two of us essentially came out at that service. One of the older members was vocally opposed and soon after our pastor announced his retirement. Since then we have had a fairly autocratic and quite conservative board chair who has alienated many people. Within the last month many of the younger more gay friendly members have left leaving mostly the moderate, conservative members. I am torn between staying and fighting and leaving.