The weekly noontime Eucharist service at St. James Church drew a crowd three times the usual size on Wednesday, when about 30 parishioners prayed for support and guidance after a court revoked their rights to the church's Newport Beach property.

"Typically we meet in the side chapel, but more people came today to be together, to meet God, and to receive encouragement and support during this challenging time," said St. James' pastor of discipleship Cathie Young, who delivered Wednesday's sermon.

"My message today was: God has been faithful, God is faithful and God will be faithful — an important idea to hold on to in the midst of this disappointment."

Eric Sohlgren, lead attorney for St. James, said that the church is "seriously considering" appealing the case to the California Supreme Court after Tuesday's appellate court decision which upheld the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles' claims to the church's property.

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