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\"\"When three historic congregations from three denominations decided to let go of building space in Minneapolis that was holding them back to enter into a shared building ownership agreement, they were nervous. How will this work? Can we be in covenant together and retain what is unique about our congregations and our traditions? When all was said and done, their courage and foresight freed them to let go of space that was underused and draining their resources, so they could invest in renovating and inhabiting one building that serves their now energized and growing ministries.<\/p>\n

First Christian Church of Minneapolis<\/a>, Salem English Lutheran Church and Lyndale United Church of Christ went from a building footprint of 125,000 square feet to total usage space of 20,602 square feet under the roof of the original Lutheran church, now called SpringHouse Ministry Center. The three congregations entered into an agreement within which each church owns one-third of the land and extensively renovated facility, with life together guided by a covenant written by all three churches. They rotate their worship space and share fellowship, children\u2019s, meeting, administrative spaces, and even a baptistry. But, it\u2019s not just congregational shared space \u2013 SpringHouse Ministry Center opens its doors to community organizations every day of the week, everyone from arts groups to yoga classes to recovery organizations. All this with each congregation contributing less than $30,000 toward SpringHouse\u2019s annual operating expenses of approximately $100,000!<\/p>\n

With the help of a short-term bridge loan<\/a> from Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF), First Christian Church Minneapolis and partners were able to realize the renovation of what is now their fully \u201cgreen\u201d building. Of her congregation\u2019s partnership with DCEF, First Christian\u2019s Pastor Laurie Feille says,<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just love DCEF! You all get building issues and are so cutting edge on this for the whole Church.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And, speaking to First Christian Church\u2019s successful relationship with their Lutheran and UCC partners, she says,<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no plans to merge. We are three congregations who celebrate our differences and live into our differences. We share our resources. We do some ministry together. We laugh together. We grieve together. We believe in the unity found in Christ.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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