On January 11, 2024 at 11am EST, the Center for Religion and Cities will be sponsoring a free webinar for clergy, congregational members, and leaders affiliated with religious congregations.

This webinar will walk through various needs of religious congregations with a specific eye toward their building improvement, creative uses of space, and the future of their ministries within their current locations. If you or any congregational leaders you know are interested in having discussions, join us for the Reimagining our Sacred Spaces: The Future of Religious Buildings in Changing Cities webinar.

The webinar is free, but registration is required: https://religiousbuildings.eventbrite.com
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Webinar Description:

Is your congregation or one that you know of having a hard time maintaining their building? Are you concerned that the building’s resources and history may be undervalued or lost? Demographic and aging facilities make it difficult to address these questions and often lead to paralysis, underutilized space, and building deterioration over time.

We invite you to hear issues facing congregations are facing in cities across the US, learn what to avoid, and identify proactive steps your community can take to align your vision and resources in a rapidly changing environment. This webinar is organized and co-sponsored by Harold Morales at Morgan State University’s Center for Religion and Cities, Marquisha Scott at University of Denver and the CRC, Cailin McGough at Cap Ex Advisory Group, and Katie Day at Partners for Sacred Spaces. The panel will include invited guest speakers from Baltimore’s Lovely Lane United Methodist Church who recently completed a first phase of renovations.