Our plan for The Meeting Place

Phase 1

2026-2027

Purchase the building

  • Carry out essential repairs

  • Continue existing use by local community

  • Establish a parish office

  • Establish Orthodox worship with our existing church furniture and iconography

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Phase 2

2028

Develop the church for Orthodox worship

  1. Carry out further repairs

  2. Remove pews and replace the heating system

  3. Replace the sloping floor with a flat suspended timber floor

  4. Remove the organ

  5. Install ramps and steps

  6. Establish a lending library

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Phase 3

2029 and beyond

Further development of both the hall and church

  • Fresco part of the church

  • Redecoration and development of hall

  • Expand local partnerships

  • Increase cultural events

  • Build the Meeting Place’s reputation

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Fundraising target for Phases 1 and 2:

£870,000

Funds secured by August 2026:

£180,000

Every donation brings us one step closer.