VIRGINIA BEACH — A local church has officially pulled its application to take over the Beach Cinema Alehouse, opting for other opportunities for a worship space.
Bri Ehle, communications coordinator with Ascent Church, said for the past few months, church leadership had been negotiating a deal with the owners in parallel with the city permit application. The permit, for religious use at the Laskin Road location, was slated for decision by the City Council on Tuesday, but the application was withdrawn.
“After careful and prayerful consideration, we have decided to withdraw our application as we explore other opportunities and properties that accommodate our current vision and community needs, along with our plan for future expansion and greater impact in the city,” Ehle said in an email…