Leasing Church Space: A Practical Guide for Congregations

Date: Wednesday, May 13

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

Cost: Free Webinar

Many congregations are asking the same question:

How can our church property better serve our community while supporting long-term sustainability?

Leasing church space can be a meaningful next step. But navigating the legal, financial, and missional considerations can feel overwhelming without the right guidance.

Join Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners for a free, one-hour webinar introducing new resources designed to help congregations lease church property with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• Key considerations before leasing church space

• An overview of VEREP’s leasing resources: Top 10, Condensed Guide, and Full Leasing Guide

• Important legal and financial topics, including UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax)

• How to approach leasing in a way that aligns with your mission

• Practical insights from experienced leaders

• Live Q&A to address your specific questions

Who This Is For

• Clergy and lay leaders exploring new uses for church property

• Vestry members and property committees

• Congregations considering leasing space to nonprofits, childcare providers, or community partners

• Churches already leasing space and looking to strengthen their approach

About the Resources

This webinar introduces VEREP’s new Leasing Church Space Guide, a set of practical tools, templates, and clear next steps for congregations.

Resources include:

• A quick-start Top 10 list

• A Condensed Guide for a practical overview

• A Full Leasing Guide with templates and detailed guidance (shared following the webinar)

Sponsors: This event is made possible through the support of Trinity Church NYC and Virginia Housing.

Reserve your spot today, and we’ll send the webinar link directly to your email.