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July 20, 2023

Understanding the Real Value of Your Sacred Space to Your Wider Community - Rev. Dr. Shelly Stackhouse. Episode 41

14 minutes

Many congregations have unused physical space. They know that sharing it with the wider community is key to their vitality, and yet they are far from reaching their full potential. Veteran interim minister, Rev. Rochelle (Shelly) Stackhouse, offers some refreshing perspectives & ideas in, “Understanding the Real Value of Your Sacred Space to Your Wider Community.”

Book of Acts reminds us that the first congregations shared space;

Many New England churches originally called themselves “meeting houses” – places for all kinds of meetings, not just Sunday worship;

Assessing the many ways your congregation adds value to your community;

“Partners for Sacred Spaces” can help your church think creatively about uses for your building;

Over the centuries, churches have functioned as patrons of the arts;

Integrating social justice in multi-purposing your space;

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By Rev. Dr. Jim Latimer, PCC