HURRICANE RELIEF: As we pray for those affected by the recent storms, you can help financially by donating funds to assist those in need.
HURRICANE RELIEF: As we pray for those affected by the recent storms, you can help financially by donating funds to assist those in need.
Architect rendering looking north from Wieuca Road. The wider sidewalk, greens cape, and inviting front porch provides a warm welcome to the community.
Architect rendering looking southwest from the parking deck. The secured new lawn, amphitheater, playground, and covered parking are key additions to campus.
The vision for this project, and the Mission and Vision Statement for the Church, emphasize the Church’s presence and activity in connection with our community. Our architect, Houser Walker’s “Full Vision” campus and building design has fully captured this.
The campus redesign will consider the following:
The project will create up-to-date spaces for all ages that will be available for Wieuca’s Day School, Camp Wieuca, and After School Programs. This flexible and multi-purpose space will be accessible in many exciting ways the current building does not allow currently. New, flexible outdoor spaces will also be created to enhance amenities.
The Wieuca Reimagine project has been discussed for several years as a plan to better serve Wieuca’s Mission and our community. After Dr. Barry Howard began his ministry in January 2020, the Church in Conference approved a conceptual project (in March 2019) to sell off part of Wieuca’s 12+ acres of property for redevelopment (commercial and residential). The plan includes retaining and redeveloping remaining property for the Church – with a goal to create a live, work, pray community to support Wieuca mission throughout the week. Part of the proceeds from sale for redevelopment will create an endowment to fund missions.
This project has made it through re-zoning, including the issues with our neighbors, a global pandemic, and record inflation. It is by the grace of God that the “Full Vision” for this project is still within reach and that we would still be able to put millions of dollars into an endowment for missions. This is an exciting opportunity to use the resources we have been given to carry out our mission and vision for our community and city.
Approximately 18-24 months once closing, permits, and other necessary steps are accomplished.
Having adequate space for all current activities is a priority for the planning of the construction renovations and additions. The final plan will accommodate current activities.
The project budget including soft costs (design, consultant fees, etc.) and hard costs (materials and construction) is $35 to $38 million.
The SIT Committee, Financial Committee, and Church Council are overseeing the project’s progress and expenditures.
The existing driveway South of the church building will become the main entry drive from Wieuca. It will be extended to and connect with the back drive and parking deck entries.
Yes, in the new plaza deck. Just inside will be an elevator and stairs that lead to the Main Entry and church sanctuary.
The new accessible parking spots will be immediately adjacent to a new elevator that connects to the front vestibule. The new accessible arrival will be significantly shorter, more level, and continuously covered.
Every routinely used space on campus will be fully accessible. There are two existing inaccessible areas which will remain inaccessible: the existing Baptism Dressing rooms on the Upper Level of the baptistry and the upper portion of the Balcony which steps up from the 3rd floor level.
Yes, the organ will remain a part of Wieuca’s worship identity for the future.
Possible ideas include using the adapted balcony for student gatherings, community lectures, or movie nights. The balcony will provide additional seating for large services/performances.
Yes, the existing small Narthex will become a Day Chapel/Wedding Chapel with a garden in front. (The primary pedestrian entry to the church will be through the new Main Entry.)
Functions that take place in the current Heritage Room will move to the new, multi-purpose space. The existing space will be converted to serve as the motor skills area for the Children’s area as well as the Day School.
Day School families will drop-off and pickup their children in Plaza Deck near the lower entry/main entrance doors.
Construction updates will be provided in a variety of ways including the weekly e-newsletter, emails, website, the pulpit, screens around campus, and other forums.
Please send an email to reimagine@wieuca.org.
Architect rendering of the new main entrance to Church at Wieuca which includes a new elevator, updated ADA entry requirements, and gathering space.
Architect rendering of the new multi-purpose space that will host recreation, church fellowship meals, worship, movies, after school activities, and Camp Wieuca.
Architect rendering of the renovated multi-use sanctuary. Layout shows seating for 800 for worship and community events.
Architect rendering of the renovated sanctuary. Layout shows seating for 300 in the worship area that is divided by acoustic reflecting/absorbing panels allowing for a gathering space for fellowship.
If you have a question that has not been addressed on this webpage, please send an email to reimagine@wieuca.org.
