‘Instant churches’ convert public schools to worship spaces

The Christian Century: 2007 national survey of newly established Protestant churches found that 12 percent met in schools . . . The Bronx church is seeking a rehearing. Jordan Lorence, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, which represents the church, expects the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the ruling. “Religious groups, including churches, shouldn’t be discriminated against simply because they want to rent a public building just like other groups can,” Lorence said.