Building Update Nov 2026 

God has been very very kind to us over the past few months as we have started moving into the building. We wanted to give you an update on where we are now and what will be happening next.

Phase 0 - Now
We are already meeting in the building for prayer meetings, Equip, Dig Deeper, Youth CE, and other smaller meetings. Matt and Dave are enjoying their offices and thanks to the efforts of Gerwyn and many of our Church family, we have nearly finished preparing the large downstairs multi-use room, toilets and small kitchen. Thank you to all who have helped out! We’ve also had help moving lots of furniture and sorting things left behind by the previous owners.  We're hoping to move Community Connect to the building in January, and are planning to start a toddler group very soon (if you'd like to be involved on Monday mornings, please speak to Jo, Becky or Bonnie).
 

Phase 1 - Sunday Services
We've had a number of meetings with our architects and hope to share some initial proposals with you by Christmas. We will be in touch with Deacons, ministry leaders etc before then to get feedback. At that point we will start to appoint contractors for the work. We're grateful for God's provision financially, and your generosity. We have now raised/set aside nearly £170000. We anticipate that this will be sufficient to make the main chapel space usable, and possibly the foyer area too. Sorry we can't provide clear timescales at the moment, but we are still aiming to move into the building for Sunday Services during 2027. 

Phase 2 - next 5 years
This work including things like a large kitchen, more communal areas and the outside space (including retaining wall work) is being considered alongside our phase 1 plans. In addition to the funds above, we also have £100000 set aside for the retaining wall repairs which we will keep until needed. Tom H and Ali G are kindly exploring the options and we will update you when we can. The speed at which the work takes place will depend on the timing of God's provision, so we trust that he will provide what we need, when we need it. 

Please keep praying that the building would enable us to love God and our neighbours well as we seek to make and mature disciples. For more details of the building project and information about giving financially, please click here.