How does a community revitalize?
How does a community reimagine?
How does a community rebuild?
These are the questions The Village of West Jefferson sought to answer. In this documentary, you'll learn how they did it and what might be possible in your own backyard. Come and see what is possible when faith in God and in people is given room to grow.
You can purchase the documentary for a one-time viewing with your community for $25. If you would like to bring in a Church Building & Loan Fund staff member (zoom or in-person) for support in starting and navigating a visioning process, those options are available below.
*Documentary proceeds go to the Church Building and Loan Fund. Half of all CB&LF speaker fees will be donated to The Village of West Jefferson.*
Ask the questions. See the hope. Start dreaming today.
It Takes a Village Preview
The United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund
The vision of the United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF) is to re-invent the concept of “church” by equipping church leaders to advance the Gospel mission through innovative uses of buildings and space created through unique partnerships, inventive church operating models, revenue-generating, faith-driven enterprises and the application of impact-driven metrics. We seek to create a just world for all as we dramatically increase economic, social, environmental, and spiritual vitality, especially in neighborhoods across the United States where poverty obstructs abundant life for all people.
The mission of CB&LF is to assist new and renewing United Church of Christ congregations and other Christian congregations and organizations regardless of sect or denominational affiliation, that are planning to buy a first church building or land site, or who want to construct, renovate or develop a church building, school, parsonage, or other church-owned real estate that advances the mission of the Church.
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