Instant Churches Sprout in Public Schools, Skating Rinks

More public places transformed into Sunday house of worship
Thu, Jul. 21 2011
By R. Leigh Coleman
Christian Post Reporter

Churches are holding worship services in public places with greater regularity than some might think. It is not uncommon today to see portable church signs outside public buildings and schools on Sundays.

Thousands of believers today are gathering more often in public schools, skating rinks, parks and empty buildings to avoid the financial burden.

As additional housing opens and property rental fees go up, churches often rent non-traditional spaces until they can build a permanent facility or develop a congregation large enough to support one.
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