GATEWAY PROJECT
Renewing our building so we can better reach out to Woking and beyond
As Woking centre is developing we want to increase our:
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COMMUNITY
Reach out and provide more support to the vulnerable, needy and youth of our town with a dedicated Community and Youth Centre
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WELCOME
Create a better welcome and access for people both at the front and back of the church.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
Update our church systems so they better care for our environment, reduce our carbon footprint, and are fit for purpose for the 21st century.
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SPACE
Create more and better space for the different community groups that use the building through the week.
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So far, we have raised £3.7m
… thanks to the wonderful generosity of our congregation in the form of gifts and pledges of money and grants we have received.
We need £5m
… to fully realise our plans for Phase1, including a dedicated Youth and Community Centre to be built as a rear extension.
SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT
“Christ Church Woking is a shining example of a church on a mission right at the heart of Woking. This new project will not only be good for the church it will also be vital for the poor and vulnerable across our town, especially at this time of growing need. We are delighted that they are pursuing this project and cheering them on.”
— Steve Petch, Senior Pastor, Welcome Church, Woking
“Woking United Reformed Church fully supports Christ Church Woking's exciting new plans to develop their premises to further serve the community in Woking. Their town centre location givens them tremendous opportunity to reach people in need and to be a place where even more people can be welcomed and served.”
— LUCY BRIERLY, Senior Minister, Woking United Reformed Church, former moderator of Churches Together in Woking
“Christ Church Woking is at the very centre of the town and plays a key role in the life of Woking - known for its warm welcome and offering help to those in need. The Gateway project will help it to further its support for the vulnerable and wider community, and I am excited to see this project progress.”
— Revd scott smith, vicar st andrew’s Church, goldsworth park
“Christ Church is at the centre of Woking’s life as a town. It’s a friendly, calm place to drop into and great for all sorts of community events. I fully support the Gateway Project which will regenerate this vital space and enable the church to serve more people, particularly the vulnerable and needy in our community.”