The Grand Plan

In 1999 the Church undertook a Stewardship Review of its activities and redefined its aims under the theme of ‘One Vision’. This review has been of significant benefit in helping to refocus the life and work of the Church as it enters the twenty first century. Almondbury Methodist Church has the reputation of a welcoming church and is keen to build on this and other strengths as it seeks not only to encourage new growth in the Church but to open its doors more effectively to the wider community. The ‘One Vision’ programme has brought the Church community together through worship, teaching and fellowship, and the next stage in fulfilling our aims is to improve access to our premises for all, including the disabled, and to make them a more appealing, acceptable and appropriate place to meet.

Key features of the Grand Plan include:

• More welcoming, mainly glass entrance to the Church, with a feature window, lowered ceiling and special lighting effects

• Improved and widened access for all from the Church to the Hall, with new access directly into the Hall rather than alongside the stage

• Stair lift between Church and Hall levels for the wheelchair-bound and those with walking difficulties

• Toilet facilities in a new block at the back of the Hall

• Redecoration inside and externally

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