About For Future Generations
Our church building is probably the local community’s most historic building; the view of the church from the Kenilworth Road is certainly among the most recognisable images of the village.
As a church community, we also understand that the church isn’t meant to live only for itself. A parish church is there to serve all the people of its geographical locality, to love, serve, and care for the world around it.
For this reason, our “For Future Generations Project” has been devised to ensure that our physical building will be a hospitable, welcoming space for many kinds of community use and a shared asset that is open, inclusive, and valuable to the whole community….but with its current interior it is often used for only ten hours a week.
"For Future Generations” imagines a re-ordered and extended building that will better serve the needs of both the church and the local community. A more accessible and adaptable interior will suit modern worship and forms of church service, whilst flexible seating, accessible toilets and catering facilities will allow its use as a venue for support groups, lectures, political hustings and larger community gatherings. The simplified interior and new annex will ensure that all members of the community can use and enjoy the building with dignity and comfort.
Our vision is that local groups, charities, schools and residents can gather in a safe, flexible, and welcoming space. We’d like to serve our schools by opening up for drama productions, art exhibitions, assemblies and lessons. We want to be able to play host to local choir and music ensemble groups. As the largest indoor space in the village, we will be available for booking ourselves out for training events and conferences. |
We know that we have a building of considerable historic and architectural significance. Parts of the interior reflect its medieval origins, whilst others are a result of the changes made by successive generations of worshippers.
Our proposals seek to enhance rather than harm this heritage whilst supporting our mission to share God’s light and love with all.
Alongside continuing as a vibrant centre of Christian worship, KPC will play a full part in strengthening community life, supporting wellbeing, and ensuring that we continue to serve present and future generations.
This is a big vision and we invite you to be part of our journey towards accomplishing it. We’d love you to feel a sense of ownership in what we’re trying to achieve. Thank you very much for your interest.
Rev. Canon Geoff Lanham
Our Architects
Our architects, BHB in Lichfield, are specialists in working with historic buildings and churches.
Our Project Team
There is a large team helping to deliver For Future Generations, you can find out more about the team by clicking here.
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