Instead of asking people to come to their church for a hot meal, Emmanuel Episcopal operated a free hot dog cart around the city to feed those experiencing homelessness.
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Faithful Generosity Story Shelf (new layout)
The following stories are part of Lake Institute’s story collection, The Faithful Generosity Story Shelf, which highlights congregations and other religious organizations who have sought to use their assets and resources in creative—and sometimes surprising—ways as an expression of faithful giving.
Each entry in our Story Shelf is short enough to be read and discussed during a committee meeting or other group gathering. Our hope is that these accessible vignettes will spark new questions, conversation, and imagination among clergy and laity about what might be possible with the funds, buildings, land, and other resources in their care. Learn about Ways to Use the Story Shelf. If you know a story that should be included in the Story Shelf, submit it here.
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Repurposing Property for the Common Good
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Innovative & Mission-Consistent Use of Funding
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Repurposing Property for the Common Good
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A church turns their parking lot into a free-of-cost auto repair shop twice a year to ensure those with limited resources have safe and well-functioning vehicles.
A comedian-turned-pastor opened an alcohol-free comedy club in his church's basement to support the sober community.
When a church invites a line dancing group to use its basement for practice, a mutually beneficial relationship develops.
A chance encounter with a man experiencing homelessness led to a comprehensive church-based ministry to help the most vulnerable in the community.
A Detroit church has created a community haven where visitors can not only find spiritual support and connection, but can clean their clothes, too.
In an effort to make amends, the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland established a $1 million reparations fund to benefit Black communities.
When a church member deeded a large plot of land to his church, the congregation leased 80 acres for solar farms, leading to a surplus of income and the Gratitude Project.
A church and mosque collaborate to power—and empower—their neighborhood by installing solar panels on the church roof.
A church's fixer-upper parsonage becomes a community center to preserve Latino culture and bridge cultural, generational, and denominational gaps.
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