Webinars
Explore webinars with leaders in faith, real estate, and community development who are transforming underused church spaces into thriving centers of mission.
Each conversation shares actionable strategies and success stories in church property stewardship, redevelopment, and affordable housing.
Leasing Church Space: A Practical Guide for Congregations | VEREP Webinar
Many congregations are asking an important question: How can church property better serve the community while supporting long-term sustainability?
In this free webinar, Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) shares practical guidance for congregations considering leasing church space to nonprofits, childcare providers, community organizations, and other mission-aligned partners.
This webinar introduces VEREP’s new Leasing Church Space resources and explores key legal, financial, and ministry considerations for churches discerning the future use of their property.
Hosted by Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP)
With support from: Trinity Church NYC and Virginia Housing
Sacred Spaces, Civic Value: Reimagining Faith Buildings for Community Resilience
This City Talk webinar explores the future of faith-built spaces and the growing movement to repurpose churches for community good. Featuring planners, researchers, and faith leaders from across Canada and the U.S., the conversation examines the social, financial, and cultural challenges of adapting historic religious properties into affordable housing, civic hubs, and mission-driven community spaces.
Congregations and Housing Workshop Part 2
Workshop for congregations interested in building affordable housing, presented by Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP), Virginia Housing, and Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) Hosted at Central United Methodist Church, October 29, 2024
Congregations and Housing Workshop Part 1
Workshop for congregations interested in building affordable housing, presented by Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP), Virginia Housing, and Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) Hosted at Central United Methodist Church, October 29, 2024
Stewardship of Historic Churches: Balancing Preservation and Mission
This recorded webinar from the Virginia Environmental Impact Fund (VEIF) and the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia explores how congregations can preserve historic sacred spaces while adapting them for sustainable, community-serving use.