The Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison, senior pastor of Oak Lawn UMC.
Leaders at the Oak Lawn United Methodist Church this week announced that the church is “seeking a development partner” to explore the possibility of redevelopment of part of the church property that could include “a mix of retail, office, multi-family or loft residential space across approximately 55,000 square feet, including 18,000 square feet of adaptive reuse,” according to a press release from the church.
Through this decision, the press release noted, the church is “reaffirming its long-standing commitment to its historic home at the corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road with a clear message to the community: We are here to stay. We are here for good.”…