Building Renewal Update
The Building Renewal Committee is thrilled to provide an update on the “Building for the Future” project, based on the 2021 Options Report that approved a plan to renew the St. Peter’s site at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
Our buildings are not the church. We are.
Our buildings must serve our church’s mission of making disciples, which is inherently outward focused. Our goal is not to merely renew a version of what we have now. This project is not for ourselves, this project is for others and for the next sixty years and beyond. In other words, we’re “building for the future”.
It is important to bear in mind that this proposal is preliminary and subject to approval. Many details are still to be worked out.
Your feedback on these plans is most welcome.
Background
St. Peter’s is our primary location. It houses our office location, many ministries operate at this location, and the church is our main worship site. The buildings are in need of re-investment and updates due to age and condition of the buildings, and the amenities that are lacking.
The site consists of two individual lots. The proposed renewal work focuses on the church and rectory without impacting the lot with Churchill Academy and Crichton Centre on it.
Proposed Work at a Glance
Our vision is to modernize St. Peter’s Church to serve our purpose in one building (rather than the parish centre and church).
- Event hall addition – supported by a modern kitchen and servery, to welcome people and host Alpha and other events.
- Blessed Sacrament chapel – to facilitate 24/7 access to adoration. This space and others will incorporate windows and statues from St. Paul’s and Immaculate Conception churches.
- Convert rectory into offices and meeting space – currently a major need. This will provide breakout space for Alpha, Children’s liturgy, and other ministries.
- Re-orient the worship space and create a new entry – that is accessible and convenient, improving traffic flow and parking.
- Accessibility and efficiency upgrades – to improve accessibility throughout the building, upgrades to heating/ventilation and technology/electrical for better energy efficiency.
- Enhance visibility – particularly needed with development adjacent to our site. The current bell tower is condemned and must come down.
Video and Floorplans
