{
  "id": 742954,
  "title": "Minnesota church's final act: $600,000 for nonprofits and affordable housing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/minnesota-churchs-final-act-600-000-for-nonprofits-and-affordable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T06:40:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/one-last-act-of-kindness-a-minnesota-church-closed-after-its-congregation-fell-to-26-members-then-gave-about-600000-to-nonprofits-and-sold-its-property-for-affordable-housing/articleshow/133160367.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "St. Mark's United Church of Christ closed after seven decades due to declining membership. The congregation distributed approximately $600,000 among 21 local nonprofits. A substantial gift of $115,000 went to Loaves & Fishes for meal provision. The church property will be redeveloped into affordable housing units for the community. This act ensures the church's legacy continues through support…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}