Hard Structure – Buildings and Estate

1. The Main Buildings• Church• Cross• Churchyard

2. Other Buildings• Two "Glovers" Flats

3. Buildings not owned by St Stephen's• Vicarage• Curate's House• Some maintenance costs met by the Church

Problems and Progress1. Why are we talking about buildings?

• Space - we are at capacity and already use temporary buildings

• Facilities in need of improvement– Administration & Offices– Loos and Kitchen– Circulation space– Meeting Rooms

2. What has been done so far?• Overall "master" plan• First phase - reordering the Church - completed• Debts paid• Buildings Fund stands at about £90k• Planning Permission & Faculties obtained: will need

renewing• Buildings Group of the PCC has identified options

OptionsStore / Office / LoosRainbow Entrance

Link BuildingReception / officeOpen-plan workspaceCovered accessKitchenetteMain Entrance

Pull-in (roadside)

New Meeting Rooms

Clear ancillary item (kitchenette etc.) from Nave

Options

LiftStepsLevel

Link BuildingLevel with Church floor. Lift for access.

"Store"With Loos & Rainbow Entrance/Lobby

Meeting Room Meeting Room

So what next? And what can I do?

1. Be a Partner in Growth• Prayerfully read the MAP• Review your giving of time, talents, resources and

finance and ask how you might contribute

2. Remain rooted in the vine• Take responsibility for your own growth in faith• Consider using your hospitality gifts for people new to

the church and on the edge of the St Stephen's family

This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.