Developing your Church Building

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It is increasingly recognised that church buildings are a precious resource and can play a vital role in their communities. A church building can provide space for meetings and activities, offer volunteer help for projects and fulfil the Church's aim of serving the community. While church buildings will need careful assessment, they have potential for hosting a wider range of activities.

Many churches have opened their doors for community projects, cafés, concerts, exhibitions and essential services such as post offices, while still remaining primarily places of worship. Such extended and additional uses provide a sense of community, revive the church building itself, attract new visitors and tourists and can regenerate whole neighbourhoods. The church building itself benefits from more frequent use, regular heating and additional funds and volunteers.