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LISTENING REPORT BACK f or the Church of the Holy Spirit

Detailed report on listening sessions with various groups to gather insights for building a welcoming and inclusive church. Themes include existing aspects to maintain and new aspects to focus on.

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LISTENING REPORT BACK f or the Church of the Holy Spirit

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  1. LISTENING REPORT BACK for the Church of the Holy Spirit

  2. The various Groups we visited to ‘listen’:

  3. 1. Pastoral Team (Brief) 2. MomSpace 3. Post Church Services (x2) 4. Bible Study in Capricorn 5. Westlake Community 6. Children: • Never Too Young (N2Y) 1-3 years • Jesus And Me (JAM) aged 4-6years. • His Kids:Grade 1’s to 3‘s • Christ Kids: Grade 4’s to 5’s • Route 66: Grade 6’s to 7’s

  4. 7. Worship Leaders 8. Youth on Friday nights 9. Youth on Sunday mornings 10. Sawubona: Men's Group on Saturday mornings 11. Hosting/ Event Management Team 12. Art Space (morning session) 13. Church Gathering for all on Monday night 14. BATS ongoing … 15. CHS Staff 16. Ladies Bible Study 17. Church Services: presentations within

  5. The sum of people who were involved in the listening process:

  6. #257

  7. Who is invited to the table? Luke 14: 16-24

  8. A space at the table for all

  9. The new church requires a large entrance.

  10. The party is like going to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United play … to make sure all the people can fit in.”

  11. 1. The contrast: A large detailed party vs a large funeral gathering

  12. “The table is outside because people of other faiths are also invited.”

  13. The conclusion of all the data gathered:

  14. 1. What existing aspects about CHS do we want to make sure we MAINTAIN through the building process?

  15. 1. Themes: • CHILD FRIENDLY • DIVERSITY • FAMILY • WORSHIP • FRIENDLY / WELCOMING • FLEXIBILITY / ADAPTABILITY • SIMPLICITY / MODESTY • RELATIBILITY SCALE • AESTHETICS • JESUS + TEACHING • CHILD FRIENDLY • ACCESSIBLE TO ALL • SENSE OF OWNERSHIP • AUTHENTICITY

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  18. 1. “People step into a ‘neutral’ / common space and then discover church.”

  19. 1. “There is a nerd in the corner but s/he get invited to something and through this a connection is made. You find out what this person really is like. That person is no longer a nerd, but a friend. You will know them for who they are- a person.”

  20. 1. “My tears are not because I am sad, it’s tears of happiness. The fact someone has invited me and actually tried to know me.”

  21. 1. “I get frightened walking into a church where the focus is on the Pastor. I want to sit in a semi circle so I can see the community and be encouraged by seeing other people meet God.”

  22. 1. “Does the host speak? Does he know their names?” - referring to the story of the table

  23. 2. What are the most important ‘NEW’ aspects that we should focus on?

  24. 2. Themes: • SECULAR COMMUNITY SUPPORT • EDUCATIONAL TRAINING • MINISTRIES / PROGRAMS • TRANSPORT FACILITIES • OUTREACH • FEEL SAFE • STORAGE • DESIGNATED PRAYER SPACE • COFFEE SHOP • GATHERING SPACES before and after Church

  25. 2.

  26. 2.

  27. 2. “We need MORE diversity.”

  28. 2. “If we don’t know each other, then there is no justice.”

  29. 2. “Instead of inviting people in, the host should have gone to the people and ate where they were.”

  30. “We are an uniquely gifted unit, changing together, as we are flexible to create space for individuals gifting.”

  31. “It does not matter what building we are in. It’s all about the people.”

  32. “The table is outside because people of other faiths are also invited.”

  33. Design Intent: “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.  Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.  For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. Luke 15:22-24 NIV

  34. DRAWINGS for the Church of the Holy Spirit

  35. Ground Floor: THE TABLE TEACHING CONFERENCE RECEPTION GENTS LADIES OFFICES

  36. Ground Floor: GARDEN / OUTDOOR SEATING KITCHEN THE TABLE STAIRS RECEPTION

  37. Ground Floor: STORE LOBBY STORE GENTS SHOWER RECEPTION DISABLED SHARED OFFICE LADIES KITCHEN PRINTING HOTDESKS OFFICE OFFICE MEETING OFFICE

  38. Ground Floor: CLASS 4 SHARED STORE THE TABLE CLASS 3 HALLWAY STORE CLASS 2 RECEPTION GENTS CLASS 1 LADIES

  39. First Floor: STAIRS MEET CRY CHRECHE OFFICE OFFICE FOYER STAIRS STORE GENTS LADIES PRAYER STORE

  40. First Floor: WC WC CRY CHRECHE / INFORMAL MEET OFFICE OFFICE LIFT STAIRS FOYER

  41. First Floor: FOYER MOBILE COFFEE STATION STAIRS INFORMAL MEET STORE GENTS LADIES DISABLED PRAYER STORE

  42. First Floor: STAIRS CRY CHRECHE MEET OFFICE FOYER STAIRS STORE

  43. Massing:

  44. Massing:

  45. THE WAY FORWARD

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