The thing is, is that a lot of churches are used more than is realised during the week. Just because it doesn't LOOK like it's being used because there is not a steady stream of people coming and going all the time doesn't mean a thing. There are TWO congregations using that church, which is pretty good. I'd also hazard a guess that they have a food pantry and offer counseling to people. They do a lot more good for a community than is evidenced by their apparent lack of busyness.
The other thing about churches is they don't pay local property taxes. Towns would just love to convert church buildings to ratables, just for the increased money to spread around.
And that does not even count the bribes. And, here in NJ, there's a whole lot of bribin' goin' on...