Trinity appears to have it all: a vibrant congregation, well-tended church buildings, a shiny new tower promising robust amenities — and abundant resources. Dr. Donna Schaper, of Judson Memorial Church in the West Village, certainly hopes not. “We need help — technical assistance, policy relief,” Dr. Schaper said. The elevator is a serious concern, since the church has removed the pews in the sanctuary to allow for “hyperuse,” as Dr. Schaper put it, by a variety of groups. Dr. Schaper has started a movement called Bricks and Mortals, with the goal of coming up with collective solutions so that no church has to go it alone.

Source: New York Times February 08, 2019 10:01 UTC