When Blackhawk Church opened its 42,000 square foot facility in December, providing space as a community resource was a part of its plans.
But its leaders found unexpected ways to bring those plans to fruition after the spread of coronavirus forced churches and congregations to close.
The building, which can seat over 750 people during gatherings at 5935 Astor Drive, is closed for church services until Dane County reaches at least Phase 3 in its Forward Dane plan, but it’s been open to a Red Cross blood drive and YMCA child care services, and lead pastor Daniel Owen said he’s also petitioning to have it be a polling site for the November elections.