BUILDINGS UPDATE
ST. AIDAN’S
A structural survey of St. Aidan’s Church, carried out earlier this year, has
confirmed that the existing structure is sound; therefore, the PCC has
decided to retain the building and to explore how it could be developed
as a ‘worship and outreach centre’ where the worship of God and
Christian service among the wider community would be the hallmark of
the local church’s life and witness.
Consequently, the PCC then employed the services of Baker Mallett, who
specialise in structural plans and quantity surveying, to produce a report
to provide detailed plans for consideration and a draft programme which
would enable this vision for St Aidan’s to become a reality.
In short the plans include the replacement of the existing roof of
St. Aidan’s Church, re-ordering within the existing building which would
include a cafe area and toilets, and the renovation of the external
appearance of the church building. The report also includes
improvements to the existing kitchen and toilets in St Aidan’s Hall and the
linkage between the church and the hall.
The PCC agreed unanimously with the suggested plans and have asked
Baker Mallet to provide a visual presentation which will enable wider
consultation. The PCC will arrange an open meeting towards the end of
September 2013 when all members of St Aidan’s congregation, along with
others from the wider South Barrow Team and the wider community.
This ‘process’ has prompted the PCC to consider our primary purpose as
members of God’s Church in South Barrow. Once final agreement is
reached on the plans the relevant permissions will be sought, along with
monies to finance the reinstatement and development of St Aidan’s.
Please pray for God’s wisdom and guidance for the future, with its
challenges and opportunities.