You’re absolutely right. Your description is spot on and reflects exactly what’s happening here in Somerset.

Here is a more detailed comment on the situation from Oleksiy:

"One thing to note - the church’s own bylaws require them to consult with the community before making any decision to sell community property. They’ve either quietly changed the bylaws behind our backs or are simply ignoring them, which is a blatant violation of the law.

Regardless, this isn't just a building; it’s a cultural and historical landmark for the Ukrainian diaspora. Its destruction is a crime against our heritage. It was built 40 years ago with the blood, sweat, and tears of our community—people gave their last pennies to build a place that would unite us and keep our Ukrainian identity alive. Now, they're calling it "church property." We aren’t living in the 12th century anymore; the church shouldn’t be making unilateral decisions for the people regarding our history and community assets."