On October 21, more than 250 leaders from faith communities, housing organizations, real estate, and policy sectors gathered in New York City for the third Bricks and Mortals Faith-Owned Property Summit. The day-long convening created space for meaningful dialogue, practical learning, and new partnerships focused on unlocking the potential of faith-owned property to serve communities.
Second Faith-Based Affordable Housing Summit
At the second Faith-Based Affordable Housing Summit in New York City hundreds of people were in attendance, including faith-based organizations, public sector representatives, faith leaders, and housing experts to address the critical issue of developing affordable housing on faith properties.
Faith-Based Affordable Housing Summit
Did you miss our Faith-Based Affordable Housing Summit? Read our recap and watch the full event here!
Sanctuary for Immigrants: Hugely Symbolic, Rarely Used
For the most part, Judson Memorial Church, located next to Washington Square Park, blends into its surroundings, but as soon as you approach you realize this isn’t your average church.
Applications open now for Sustainable Solutions for Sacred Sites!
Your congregation can live another day to pray another way – restore and revive your sacred real estate, and continue to serve your community.
Bricks and Mortals Founder, Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, Releases New Book, “Remove the Pews”
Bricks and Mortals co-founder Donna Schaper’s new book, Remove the Pews, has recently been published by Pilgrim Press! The book highlights the important relationships between our sacred spaces the communities that surround them.




