Cafe Building Project
Our church building has been a tremendous blessing to us and the wider community – it has been a venue for many gatherings of families and community groups over the years. But we have long held a desire for it to be even more of a blessing, This was the reason for the hall refurbishment in 2019, which itself was part of a phased project of building improvement, which will culminate in the building of a new extension. The extension will provide a new cafe area that will also become the new main entrance to the church building for all visitors. At the end of 2023 we commissioned architects to draw some visualisations of what could be an incredibly welcoming space for the community, comprising a new entrance foyer improving access to the whole church building and café area, giving a new seating area where people can gather, relax and grab a coffee.
This would provide a space of:
Hospitality
- Clear entrance area for all users of the building
- Attractive, light and welcoming with clear signage
- Cafe area with a comfortable seating and servery,
Accessibility
- All visitors can access every part of the building.
- Connection between church space and the toilets, kitchen and meeting room.
- New glass doors into worship space make it accessible throughout the week.
Flexibility
- Greater use of the whole building throughout the week.
- More groups would be able to use the church at the same time.
- Used for children’s groups on Sunday mornings, etc.
65 years ago, the church building with its church hall was built to be the focal point of this community, and the extension would ensure this continues to be the case. It would be a blessing to the wider community, providing a place of welcome to all, from parents who stand in all weathers waiting to pick up their children from school, to those who need a place to gather for fellowship, and to pray in our beautiful yet underused worship space.
We estimate the cost of this work to build the entrance foyer will be £210,000. Having received a legacy of £10,000 we are launching the building project to begin our journey of seeing our dream realised, and we need your help to realise this dream. See below to find out how ...
65 at 65
On 26 March 1960 our church building was opened, complete with a church hall that has been an essential part of the community ever since. Now we went to build an extension to the church that will enable the building to be a blessing for the next 65 years and more!
Could you get involved? While we believe the majority of the money needed will come from grants, we will need to contribute a substantial amount financially ourselves. As a comparison, of the £55,000 we spent on the hall refurbishment and new church shed in 2019, approximately £15,000 came from our own contributions.
So, how can you help? Become one of the 65 at 65 – to mark St Christopher’s Church’s 65th birthday, we are looking for 65 people to pledge £250 or more to give towards this project.
You could club together as a family, or a group of friends.
Could you support us through fundraising or doing sponsored events? Every amount you pledge would bring us a step closer to realising our dream of a cafe space that would enable the church building to become one for the future.
To make your pledge, simply click the button below: