09/09/2025
In 2016, we approached Aldrich Presbyterian Church with a basic tenancy proposition, inquiring if we could rent some basement space for organizational purposes. At the time, the church had one tenant leasing 150 square feet (out of 22,000+ square feet!), with a few other groups utilizing shared spaces throughout the week.
Beginning with our basement renovation in 2020, and more recently following the acquisition of the entire church building in fall of 2024, it has been our vision to further activate the space for community flourishing. Recently, we reached a milestone worth celebrating: we rejoice in having fully activated all leasable spaces within the Center of Belonging, celebrating alongside the 10+ organizations who lease over 8,000 square feet of space and all the good work they do in our neighborhood!
But the work isn’t done quite yet! Now we turn our time and energy toward better activating our shared spaces for gatherings, events and one-time space uses. We dream of pickleball in the gym, concerts in the sanctuary, birthday parties and bridal showers in our lounges and common spaces!
Together, the Center of Belonging is coming alive. Thank you to all of you who’ve helped make it happen!
