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The Pilgrim United Church of Christ in New Bedford is for sale due to the high cost of maintaining its two older buildings.

The sale puts in jeopardy the future of Mercy Meals and More, a program serving food to those in need.

Listed for $1 million, the historic property's sale or redevelopment is seen as a key moment for the downtown area.

NEW BEDFORD — The potential sale of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ would be a big loss for its congregation.

For the Rev. Donnie Anderson, it's concerning that many of the people who are homeless in the downtown New Bedford area and others in need could lose out on receiving Mercy Meals and More , a program the church started about 15 years ago.

The church at 635 Purchase St. and the building at 736 Purchase St. across

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