For more than 100 years, APCC has served Capitol Hill from the corner of Broadway Avenue East and Republican Street. In recent years, rising costs associated with the aging building have spurred conversations about redeveloping the property to secure the future of the congregation as well as its service to the community.
APCC formed a Redevelopment Committee in 2023 to explore options around building a multi-story affordable housing structure that would also accommodate space for worship, community events, and social services. APCC hired LPA to support it with evaluating and coalescing around potential property redevelopment opportunities.
At this time, no plans have been confirmed. We are in the process of speaking to church attendees and community leaders to gain feedback about our future vision.
FAQs (updated September, 2024)
1. Q: What is the future of All Pilgrims Christian Church?
A: Church leaders are currently talking with community members and church partners about the idea of redeveloping its property into a multi-story affordable housing structure which would also accommodate space for worship, special events, and social services.
2. Q: Why is the church considering a new direction?
A: The cost to maintain and update the 1909 brick structure is cost prohibitive for the congregation. The idea under consideration would allow the congregation to continue its mission of service to the Capitol Hill neighborhood and provide financial stability for the church.
3. Q: When will this project get underway?
A: There is no timetable or commitment to redevelop the property. The congregation is proactively exploring this idea with its membership and other community members and partners to inform a decision about future plans.
4. Q: Will the daily lunch service provided by Community Lunch continue?
A: At this time, Community Lunch will operate in a business-as-usual mode. If we make any future commitments, we would like to continue our partnership with them.
5. Q: When do you expect to make a decision about your future plans?
A: There is no timetable, but we anticipate being able to share an update sometime during fall 2024.
6. Q: Will APCC be able to save the trees that currently exist on the church property?
A: At this time, none of our future plans are firm. We will engage with an arborist to explore options if we secure a developer.
7. Q: Given the age of the church, can the building be redeveloped without approval from historic preservation groups?
A: Because the building is owned by the church, it can be redeveloped without approval.