buildingproject

This information helps review the history of our building project, giving an overview of the process and next stages ahead.

1907 A new Chapel opened on Monk Street for Bible-centred witness in Monmouth. The building deteriorated over the years.

2002 we rejoiced in God's provision for bringing the building up to scratch and the major plaster works.

2003 The next step was explored - should we stay or should we go? After prayer and discussion and exploring a number of options, we felt led to stay put, for the
following reasons:

•Availability: no other suitable sites were available
•History, We could build on the vision of the Church from over 100 years ago.
•Centrality. It is a central and neutral location. •Flexibility. Disposing of our building and just renting other premises would limit this.

Church review and Consultation:

Our discussions centred on what to do with our building. After prayer and listening to each other, we felt that the improvements needed to focus on making the building more: Accessible, welcoming and useful.

2004 Stone Ecclesiastical were employed to conduct a Feasibility Study.

2005 Feasibility Study Proposals Discussed:

• Accessible - platform lift, toilets etc.
• Welcoming - second steps, porch doors, new foyer.
• Useful - refurbishment upstairs and redesign downstairs, dealing especially with damp problems.

2006-2007 Planning and design stages completed- permissions granted with some exceptions-( e.g. keep the side pews).

2007 Autumn - Works began:

• The works are currently (Jan 2008) ahead of progress with few hic-ups.
• We continue to seek God's provision for full funding
• We are exploring ways in which we can begin making use of the new premises.

2008 June - Re-opening celebrations and new ministries begin to optimise the building's use.
2012 paid off any debts

Overall Vision:
To make our building a useful, accessible resource, which better serves God's call to local mission and witness in the 21s' Century:

Knowing Jesus better making Jesus known!