How a Utah congregation is using its former home to support housing

First Congregational Church sold its building and is using half of the money to help with homelessness, housing and hunger.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The sanctuary at First Congregational Church in Salt Lake City in 2022.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The sanctuary at First Congregational Church in Salt Lake City in 2022.

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