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Explore the exciting plans and progress of St. Stephen's Church in transforming and expanding its buildings. Discover the various options, including new meeting rooms, a link building, improved facilities, and more. Join us in prayer, contributing your time, talents, resources, and finance to be a partner in our growth. Stay rooted in faith and extend hospitality to newcomers, showing yourself to be a true disciple.
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Hard Structure – Buildings and Estate 1. The Main Buildings • Church • Cross • Churchyard 2. Other Buildings • Two "Glovers" Flats 3. Buildings not owned by St Stephen's • Vicarage • Curate's House • Some maintenance costs met by the Church
Problems and Progress 1. Why are we talking about buildings? • Space - we are at capacity and already use temporary buildings • Facilities in need of improvement • Administration & Offices • Loos and Kitchen • Circulation space • Meeting Rooms 2. What has been done so far? • Overall "master" plan • First phase - reordering the Church - completed • Debts paid • Buildings Fund stands at about £90k • Planning Permission & Faculties obtained: will need renewing • Buildings Group of the PCC has identified options
Options Store / Office/ Loos Rainbow Entrance New Meeting Rooms Link Building Reception / office Open-plan workspace Covered access Kitchenette Main Entrance Pull-in (roadside) Clear ancillary item (kitchenette etc.) from Nave
Options Lift Steps Level Link Building Level with Church floor. Lift for access. Meeting Room Meeting Room "Store" With Loos & Rainbow Entrance/Lobby
So what next? And what can I do? 1. Be a Partner in Growth • Prayerfully read the MAP • Review your giving of time, talents, resources and finance and ask how you might contribute 2. Remain rooted in the vine • Take responsibility for your own growth in faith • Consider using your hospitality gifts for people new to the church and on the edge of the St Stephen's family This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.