Country Homes sells land for housing

 

On Feb. 18, Country Homes Christian Church at 8415 N. Wall signed papers to sell 2.5 acres of its excess land to the Spokane Housing Authority, said Max Webb, a member who has been working for several years to help the church decide what to do with the land.

The Spokane Housing Authority plans to build 100 units of senior housing. In 2026 or 2027, it will begin building a four-story structure, which will be called Chalice Place, he said, noting that a chalice is the symbol for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination.

Max looks forward to the church having new neighbors to connect with.

"For 25 years the church has been looking for ways to use the land. It's clear that the biggest need in the community is affordable housing," said Jason Jones, pastor. "Along with the sale adding funds to our operating budget, we hope we will be good neighbors and offer resources for 100 new neighbors we can love and serve."

The church, which was founded in the 1960s, has about 40 at worship on a Sunday, but the building is like a community center, busy during the week with the Country Homes English Language School, a preschool, an exercise group and other activities.

Since it started in 1978, the language school has had 400 volunteer teachers help 600 students from 58 countries.

For information, call 466-3414 or email office@chchristian.org.