but something similar to a feral cat/small animal trap with a weight bearing trigger baited with food may do the trick. Depending on the size of your community, there are what are colloquially known as 'critter gitters' who specialize in safely and humanely trapping wildlife to be released later.

G/D/R

Also there are commercially available traps (some cheap, some pricey) but I don't want to post any specific company -- also buying something might not be fast enough. Making an impromptu one is probably better anyway.

Here's a couple examples made out of cardboard, a rubber band, and sticks/chopsticks:

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- seen here: https://www.amazon.com/Jahy2Tech-Pigeon-Catcher-Pigeons-Sparrow/dp/B0C5JNQ38T/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=bird+trap&qid=1685730953&sr=8-3

Set it up in church during off hours in a sealed off room in a cleared space; bait it with peanuts. Should do the trick.

Except for the pooping part.

Sorry.