“...im confused... does the county OWN the church?..”
Not the church itself, but their huge parking lot is leased from the county for a whopping $8300/month!!
the church should just provide curbside valet parking to the nearest free parking area. I am sure dozens of church members would volunteer for the duty.
I was a bit confused at first as well. The church was built in the late 50’s. I was there last year and the newest sanctuary holds probably 3000. So that’s why they need the extra lots - and yes, I went to a Christmas concert - they had crossing guards direct us into a large lot across the road from the sanctuary. Now it makes sense.