Happy New Year and welcome back to the Bricks and Mortals’ weekly update! We took a little break for the holidays but we are back to share with you the top news in NYC and across the country about houses of worship, affordable housing projects, and more.
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The Department of Homeland Security has released a new guide aimed at helping houses of worship protect themselves during heightened tensions. Plus, read about The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (FBAHA) that was introduced in New York State this past week.
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New York synagogues have taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of their worshippers during Shabbat observance; meanwhile, Temple Emanu-El organized a Thanksgiving dinner, bringing people together. We also look at affordable housing development in New York, Nashville and Seattle.
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This week, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Michigan is expanding its real estate footprint by buying up Catholic churches that are no longer in use, a new movement is challenging the taboo against talking about suicide in Black churches, religious scholars discus the revival of women deacons, and First Lady Jill Biden hosted women faith leaders and advocates for an afternoon tea at the White House.
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This week, we share news on community partnerships with houses of faith in Austin and interfaith dialogues that are taking place in New York. We also look at NYC affordable housing and updates on West Park Presbyterian Church.
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This week we look at houses of faith that are being rebuilt, repurposed, or redeveloped. Plus, we look at updates on the affordable housing crisis and initiatives that are working to address it.
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