a) |
A mix of suitably sized multi-functional rooms |
To allow the church's group activities to grow and thrive e.g. children's work, youth activities, young adults, older people's events etc. |
b) |
Kitchen and associated storage |
To service the current and future hospitality needs more efficiently. |
b) |
Offices |
To allow the staff team and administrators to undertake their tasks efficiently and meet the demands of a larger church. |
c) |
Purpose-built Welcome Area |
To create a welcoming environment that encourages newcomers and which promotes inclusion. |
d) |
Hospitality |
To provide facilities for hospitality and friendship between and after the services.
To provide a setting which is less daunting for newcomers, occasional visitors, and particularly the unchurched.
To create an informal environment where new relationships can be formed and established relationships can be deepened. |
e) |
Prayer space |
Within the above, to create a suitable space for prayer ministry to take place - especially between the two morning services, where the turn-around time can often be tight. |