I'm an atheist and most of my neighborhood is too, but my neighbor is a large church. They do end up serving more than their base, which includes our neighborho

I'm an atheist and most of my neighborhood is too, but my neighbor is a large church. They do end up serving more than their base, which includes our neighborhood, because this particular church views themselves as a member of the community. Residents are able to call the church, coordinate events, etc... my point is, churches can be a third place to more than just the religious, but that's a choice.