MIC Housing Summit, 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Community Ministries – Holy Spirit Hosting M.I.C. Housing Summit May 27
Holy Spirit has the opportunity to host the next Action Network Gathering of other Missoula Interfaith Collaborative (M.I.C.) congregations on May 27th, which will take place from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM.
The Gathering will be a Housing Summit, inviting participants from 20+ area congregations to talk about different housing strategies for families and others in need. Our conversations will challenge us to learn more about our neighbors' barriers to housing from them, then to consider how individual and congregation assets might be invested in housing projects, how we might use land holdings, and how to engage landlords in "enough, not market" rental-rate considerations. We'll also invite congregations to recruit additional Housing Advocate Network volunteers, form teams to build community around those neighbors new to housing, and evaluate if their facilities would work well as an overflow shelter in times of need. It promises to be a time of connecting us across difference, and moving us to make both small and larger steps on housing for our community.
For these M.I.C. Gatherings, the host congregation offers a simple, welcoming lunch for 60-80 participants. If you would like to be on the team with Deacon Dorcie Dvarishkis for food and Parish Hall preparation and clean up, please contact her at or through the church office at 406-542-2167. Your help, and participation, is appreciated!