Case Studies : Sacred Landmarks Preservation

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Case Studies

Trinity United Methodist Church Shares Today to Change Tomorrow
Trinity United Methodist Church stands at the corner of 18th and Broadway as a prominent and long-time Denver landmark. To say the church" stands," however, is erroneous. Trinity's 114-year-old walls, made of richly textured rhyolite, decorative sandstone, and vibrant stained glass, house a 143-year-old growing and thriving congregation. With 400 new members since 2000, Trinity UMC is currently one of the fastest growing congregations in Methodism's Rocky Mountain Conference. Read more...

Loyola’s Preservation Story
The congregation of the 1924, Gothic, St. Ignatius Loyola Church on the corner of 23^rd and York has spearheaded a grassroots restoration effort of their building. As the building needed maintenance and repairs over the years, the congregation did not have the funds to provide the service. In a sense, they felt guilty spending their money on the physical condition of the church when their resources were needed for their school and community outreach programs. Read more...