MEETUP | REPURPOSING CHURCHES FOR IMPACT

Church real estate portfolios face major challenges: declining memberships, underutilization, maintenance costs – but also a unique opportunity to create identity-defining places for society and community.

Success depends on building ecosystems that bring together church institutions, civic society, government, and real estate innovation.

rvda supports religious institutions across Germany with real estate processes and church repurposing.

Their experience shows: The key to purposeful transformation lies in creating socially relevant impact ecosystems – networks of complementary stakeholders who collectively shape „place-to-be“ destinations.

We invited the team over for an evening of inspiration, best practices, and exchange:

• Innovative approaches for transforming church properties

• Best-practice examples of successful repurposing projects

• Discussion on concrete strategies and processes

• Exchange between diverse stakeholder groups

Why this matters to you:

These aren‘t just buildings. They are potential community anchors, innovation spaces, and social impact projects.

Whether you‘re working on urban development, social entrepreneurship, or community building, the transformation of sacred spaces into vibrant social hubs offers unique opportunities for creative solutions.

Your views and ideas count. Come share your perspective and connect with church leaders, city officials, real estate innovators, and fellow changemakers who are reimagining how we create meaningful places for community.