We envision our church warmly welcoming the community. As we grow numerically and refine our two distinct Sunday services, we plan to eventually plant another church. Architectural plans reflect this vision, keeping with neighborhood scale and mid-century design, and the site plan embraces gathering space that opens to the neighborhood. 

We purchased the property in 2022, aware of its constraints, yet confident of God’s provision. The church was built with support spaces (kitchen, classrooms, offices, storage, and restrooms) housed across the street, which we previously rented. That space is not ideal, and Convergence has no intentions to sell. Not wanting to increase paved parking on our site, zoning limits allowable sanctuary seats based on parking. Adjacent green space provides a buffer from neighbors, and opportunity for creative gathering space. The new construction will provide a buffer from busy North Quaker Lane for our front lawn. 

Several factors guided priorities, including: accommodating past growth; supporting discipleship and outreach ministries; construction phasing recommended by architects; and feasibility recommended by our fundraising consultant. Phase 1 expansion gives accessible restrooms, gathering space, and flexible spaces for meetings and offices. The chapel will provide a sacred space for prayer and formation. As part of Phase 1, we hope to make minor improvements to existing classrooms and bathrooms prior to Phase 2. Our sanctuary is functional for worship, and Phase 2 will result in a more lovely and Anglican worship experience. 

The Building & Grounds Committee (including an architect, an interior designer, and a landscape architect) sought significant congregational input as they began master planning in 2022. Plans were refined during schematic design in 2025. The site plan allows for a buffer and signage on North Quaker Lane, and a chapel that serves as a landmark. The site prioritizes green space open to the neighborhood, with tiered lawn seating and patio space for events. Pathways welcome people to a Narthex doubled in size, with additional accessible multi-stall bathrooms, a hospitality kitchen, and storage space for events. Phase 1 adds needed class, prayer, and office space, and enables Phase 2 flexibility (e.g. reducing sanctuary offices to accommodate more seating). Feedback is welcome as we move forward with architectural plans. 

Phasing allows for reduced ministry disruptions, responsible stewardship of long-term debt, and initial mechanical system upgrades. We launch the three-year 84:1 Fund campaign in fall 2026, and celebrate total fundraising commitments in spring 2027, which will enable Phase 1 construction. City approval process and architectural design will be re-engaged in early 2027, and we hope to finalize construction documents by fall 2027. Dependent on pledges and funds received, we hope to break ground on Phase 1 in spring 2028. Phase 2 fundraising and design will be engaged in the future, though additional renovations may be considered if fundraising significantly exceeds goals.

In spring 2026, the Vestry hired Horizons Stewardship to conduct a readiness and feasibility study. With church input and trust in God’s provision, the Vestry is confident in our ability to raise funds for Phase 1 during a three-year campaign. The Vestry will determine best ways to steward long-term debt, and set financial benchmarks related to design development and construction. We are grateful for gifts already given and committed, and for your future considerations. See page 18 for ways to give. Our church is financially healthy, and we anticipate generous participation in this campaign beyond annual budget giving. The Vestry stewards all money given, along with the annual budget and future expanded operational expenses.