Church SteepleThis morning on the news was a story that caught my interest and I had to share with those that haven't heard. A church in Mass. was struck by lightening and did not have the hundred's of thousands needed to rebuild the steeple. A representative from the now Verizon Cellular approached this community and offered to rebuild the steeple in exchange for the opportunity to hide their cellular towers. You know those eye sores that you see periodically that make it possible for us all to communicate.

Since Church steeples reach upward at a great height signaling the community that this is a place of worship, it becomes a great venue to house the hidden nasty towers! The location is perfect because churches are typically located within the center of the community where the transmission is not only necessary but is considered the prime location which in the past had to be avoided due to the appearance. This was a genius plan on the cellular company's part.

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  • The churches are receiving monthly lease agreement fees from these cellular companies which in turn helps them to provide assistance to their communities and others in need. Read original article.

Instead of a place to HEAR the Word, Churches are now TRANSMITTING the word.

 

9 Comments on Churches Lease to Cellular Companies

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2006
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I think it's a great idea.  Why not use it as a way to bring more money into the church and thus pour more back into the community.  They look alot more concealed and less noticable than those stupid fake palm tree towers.
12:05pm • #1
I agree. And what better way to leave "green space" green than to find a place that can be multipurposed to the benefit of all involved. For those fearful of cancer danger from cell towers, I can only say it's time to get educated. Hopefully, the cell company will provide the church with some collateral to address that if it's raised as a concern to the congregation.
12:33pm • #2
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I also think its a great idea. The church does nothing but preach good upon everybody.
12:40pm • #3
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That is a great idea, especially because I talk all the time in church and my service is usually spotty..... Just kidding, but hiding towers is a great idea. What is the health aspect? Is there like cellular radiation radiating from them?? Thanks for the story!
1:49pm • #4
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Its a win-win. The church gets a much needed repair and people don't have to look at an ugly transmitter tower. Some of the ones here in Las Vegas are made to look like pine trees. -Charles

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3:07pm • #5
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I read about this awhile ago but I don't believe there was any mention of the health aspect....I don't think anyone spends enough time in church to have that impact them..(probably not even the most zealous minister... ?)  even if there was a proven effect of cell towers causing cancer.

A church steeple is sure a lot more pleasant to look at that a cell phone tower.   

I would attend church with a cell tower hidden in the steeple but I would be extra careful to make sure my phone was turned off because you'd be sure to get good service in that sanctuary.... 

 
3:28pm • #6
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2006
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This is quite common.  Cell companies have leased church towers, steeples, etc for at least 20 years now.  I personally know of an Episcopal Church in Paradise Valley, AZ that rakes in $4,000/month from their leases to the top 4 cell companies; about 15% of the budget
2:55am • #7
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What a great idea for churches, the environment and cell companies. Now I gotta go convince my church to erect a steeple.......
10:49am • #8

Cell towers are usually placed on high ground - I can't think of any higher than the steeple of the local church.

Why do I always seem to get Lychee
3:00pm • #9

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