THE POWERHOUSE PROJECT

 

ST MARY’S CHURCH – LANGFORD

NORTH SOMERSET

 

Q. What is the Powerhouse Project?

A. We have a vision of St Mary’s church being a “powerhouse” for God’s mission in the area. The Powerhouse Project is one initiative our church has instigated to help this vision become reality. The objective of this particular project is to improve the facilities at the church.

 

Q. Why is it necessary?

Whilst the church was donated to the people of Langford it is a small, simple building…

 

·         without any other space for use during and after services and for other groups and activities at other times

·         without an office or storage facilities

·         without a permanent kitchen;

·         without an inside toilet;

·         without adequate facilities for the disabled;

 

It is clearly inadequate for our growing congregation. A congregation growing in faith – and growing in numbers.

 

Q. So what do we want to do?

We would like to extend the building and in doing so provide:-

 

  • Additional space for use during and after services – making the church a practical venue for community celebrations
  • An administrative centre for the church activities and secure storage for equipment.
  • A flexible space for the benefit of the whole community.
  • A space for prayer, healing and counselling; 

 

 

 

  • Proper toilet and baby changing facilities
  • Permanent kitchen facilities to cater for events held at the church

 

In doing all this we will also increase capacity in the existing building for our growing congregation.

Q. What will this project achieve?

 

Completion of this project will not only provide a more welcoming, comfortable and flexible environment for our congregation, but more importantly it will enable us to continue developing God’s ministry at St Mary’s. In response to the challenge we have been given we have developed clear strategies to:-

 

·         Increase our outreach activities in the community;

·         Provide a modern worship centre for the community;.

·         Create a centre for children’s activities at St. Mary’s.

·         Put St Mary’s at the centre of community life in Langford and Churchill.

 

Providing adequate, modern facilities will be a significant aid in all our activities and benefit our community for years to come. 

 

 

Q. Why now?

 

St Mary’s is a growing church with an expanding and enthusiastic congregation. Our congregation comprises families with young children whose demands are not easily catered for within our one hundred year old building.

 

Our ministry is family orientated with a mix of the modern and traditional with music groups, drama, and video and Powerpoint presentations all playing a role in our worship. 

 

We work with the children and youth of Langford, Churchill and the surrounding villages, running groups and activities but are restricted in the facilities St Mary’s can currently offer.

 

Q. What we have achieved so far?

We have commissioned an experienced architectural practice that has developed a design that achieves our objectives whilst preserving the beauty and simplicity of the original building.

 

We have budget forecasts and programmes in place. Current expectations are that the total project cost will be in the region of £300,000

 

We are now ready for the next phase…

Q. How can you help?

 

We are looking for offers of both practical and financial support. This is a project that we feel will have a real benefit to our community for generations, and be a major contribution in making St Mary’s Church a powerhouse for God’s ministry in Langford, Churchill and the locality.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and we hope you will want to help, in whatever way you feel able. If you want to support to The Powerhouse Project please contact:-  

 

RICHARD FAIRS – 01934 852411                         or    DAVID SEABRIGHT 01934 853600