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

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(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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