Writers for West Central remind us of love for community spaces

West Central Abbey is in need of crucial repairs, so they’re hosting a series of fundraisers that celebrate what makes the abbey and neighborhood special.

By: Sophia Mattice-Aldous

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 845

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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West Central Abbey is a lot of things — a church that Reverend Katy Shedlock describes as, “a scrappy, compassionate, wildly creative congregation.” It’s also a venue for dance parties, local music and book launches and a community hub that provides free meals, Narcan kits and produce grown in its garden.

But it’s also old. West Central Abbey was built as the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in 1895. The siding is starting to …

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