Vital Intel

Church Property Network

  • This webinar will explore topics to help increase the vitality of your church property on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
  • Topics covered will range from increasing revenue through rentals strategies, to energy efficiency, to how to start tackling that leaky roof.
  • Enjoy monthly workshops and webinars and peer-to-peer learning through discussion forums 

Real Good Church – Molly Phinney Baskette 

  • Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette shares the transformation of The United Church in Somerville, Massachusetts
  • Explains how churches of any size can embrace change to grow a healthier, more vibrant community of faith. 

Maximizing Your Church Property

  • UPRC’s Katja Brittain shares guidance, tips, and best practices for maximizing the use of your church property. 

Buying United 

  • Purchasing program helps United Church of Canada ministries manage their purchasing needs through access to pre-qualified suppliers and expert procurement tools. 

Faithful Footprints

  • Provides grants for energy conservation and renewable energy projects, Aligned with The United Church of Canada’s climate and sustainability goals

Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition – Mark Elsdon 

  • Mark Elsdon, Co-Founder of Rooted Good, explains how church properties can continue to serve their neighbourhoods through radical transformation and collaboration.
  • Partnerships with Indigenous organizations
  • Developing  affordable housing on church land
  • Mission-aligned uses of church property. 

Understanding How to Use Your Building: Building Usage sheet

  • An easy-to-use form to help you see current and potential ways to use your buildings.