Lord, all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. – 1 Chronicles 29:14b NRSV
Our buildings and property are a gift from generous God, for the benefit of the common good. A number of our parishes are dreaming and discerning how to develop, redevelop or wisely divest their facilities and real estate.
Do you have a passion or interest in helping our faithful leaders with these property questions?
DO YOU HAVE SKILLS, EXPERTISE OR EXPERIENCE …?
- As a realtor?
- In design or architecture?
- In construction and/or the trades?
- In municipal planning?
- As an engineer (structural, environmental, civil, etc.)?
- In building codes?
- In property law?
- In social enterprise?
- In land surveying?
Our Diocese is creating a TASK GROUP to oversee some of the aspects of supporting parishes in their faithful stewardship of properties. We are also looking for people who can provide some ADVICE or ASSISTANCE with a small project. Here are examples of ideas that our parish leaders are contemplating:
- Redesign of worship space
- Partner with a charity and redevelop their property for a social service program
- Use their hall for a small business
- Share their facility with a nursing home provider
- Create community space for health-related services
Would you (or someone you know) be interested in offering your time and talents in this area? This could be for a short-term working group, a focused project or advice if/as needed. Whatever you are able to offer would be greatly appreciated and will help local congregations move towards greater flourishing and missional ministry.
Let us know by participating in this link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/StewardProperty
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