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How a Sarnia Congregation Transformed Its Space to Save Its Ministry and Serve Its Community

On a typical Saturday afternoon in early May, St. Luke’s United Church in Sarnia, Ont., is a vibrant hub of constant motion. Parents, children, and community volunteers weave gracefully between…

How a Sarnia Church Reinvented Its Space to Save Its Ministry and Serve the Community

On a crisp Saturday afternoon in early May, St. Luke’s United Church in Sarnia, Ont., is a picture of vibrant community life. Parents, children, and volunteers dart between parked cars…

How a Small Sarnia Church Reinvented Its Space to Save Its Community Mission

On a bright Saturday afternoon in early May, St. Luke’s United Church in Sarnia, Ont., is a picture of continuous, bustling activity. Parents, children, and community volunteers weave seamlessly between…

Reimagining Sacred Space: How a Small Sarnia Church Sustains Itself Through Radical Community Partnerships

SARNIA, Ont. — On a crisp Saturday afternoon in early May, the grounds of St. Luke’s United Church are a picture of vibrant motion. Parents, children, and community volunteers weave…

From Pews to Purpose: How a Sarnia Church Reinvented Its Space to Save Its Ministry

SARNIA, Ont. — On a bustling Saturday afternoon in early May, the grounds of St. Luke’s United Church are alive with a constant hum of motion. Parents, children, and community…

More Than a Thrift Store: How a Small Alberta Church Basement Became the Heart of Grande Cache

When Grande Cache United Church first opened its basement doors for a modest monthly garage sale more than a decade ago, the expectations within the small congregation were remarkably modest.…

How a Sarnia Congregation Transformed Its Space to Save Its Community Mission

On a brisk Saturday afternoon in early May, St. Luke’s United Church in Sarnia, Ont., is a hive of activity. Parents, children, and volunteers constantly zoom between parked cars and…

Beyond the Pews: How a Sarnia Church Reinvented Itself to Save Its Community and Its Future

On a vibrant Saturday afternoon in early May, St. Luke’s United Church in Sarnia, Ontario, hums with continuous, energetic activity. Parents, children, and community volunteers weave fluidly between parked cars…

More Than a Thrift Store: How a Small Alberta Church’s Basement Sale Became a Lifeline for Grande Cache

When Grande Cache United first started holding monthly garage sales in its basement more than a decade ago, nobody expected a huge turnout. Nestled in the mountain community of Grande…

From Basement Garage Sales to a Community Lifeline: How a Small Alberta Church Thrift Store Transformed Grande Cache

When Grande Cache United Church first began hosting monthly garage sales in its basement more than a decade ago, the expectations were modest at best. Nestled in the mountain community…