For the few remaining members of the former St. Bartholomew\u2019s Episcopal church in the Town of Tonawanda, starting over meant staying right where they were.<\/p>\n
Just a dozen-or-so in number, they represent the beginning of a brand new church in the same old building, now called Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, since the majority of their members left citing philosophical differences with the greater Episcopal Church late last year.<\/p>\n
Those who remain sat in the very same pews they\u2019ve occupied in some cases for decades Sunday, listening to a sermon about seeing beyond the old veneer.<\/p>\n
\u201cAllow your responses to change,\u201d\u009d the Rev. Sarah Gordy told worshippers young and old, elaborating on a theme encouraging spiritual growth and leaving old assertions at the door as Lent approaches.<\/p>\n