The Vision
We would love our building to reflect the life and light we find through Jesus.
It’s a project of renewal because although the building itself is tired, it is filled with a growing and vibrant worshipping community.
We see a welcoming place that puts a sense of community at the heart of our building.
We see a dynamic place that fosters worship, prayer, learning and offers a unique venue for all sorts of occasions.
We see a creative place that celebrates, cultivates and releases the creative potential in everyone.
We see a connected place which re-establishes our sense of place at street level in a unique part of Glasgow.
We would love our space to especially connect us with anyone who finds themselves marginalised in the city. As we step into this vision we believe we will see our greatest dream come alive, which is to see our city filled with light and hope, through the presence of a passionate people, committed to serving this city and world.
Watch the video for more about the vision behind this project, and click the links below to get involved.
The Timeline
- 1829
The Beginning
The Beginning
March 1, 1829James Patterson and a few others starting meeting together in the city centre of Glasgow
- 1833
Hope Street
Hope Street
June 13, 1833new building for this growing congregation was built on Hope Street
- 1877
Adelaide Place
Adelaide Place
January 14, 1877Having outgrown the building in Hope Street, a new building on the corner of Bath Street and Pitt Street, designed by T.L. Watson, was built and opened.
- 1995
A Church That Stayed
A Church That Stayed
January 8, 1995Faced with significant repairs to the building, the church decided to remain faithful to the call of God to stay in the city centre building. Essential work was carried out, and a Nursery and Guesthouse opened in part of the building.
- 2017
Light of Renewal Renovation Project: Phase 1
Light of Renewal Renovation Project: Phase 1
July 4, 2017A vision for a place which is connected, dynamic, welcoming and creative.
- Phase 1 (A/V installation and essential building repairs) complete.
- Phase 2 (refurbishment and renovation of former guesthouse to church staff base and meeting / multi-purpose rooms) underway.
- 2018
Light of Renewal Renovation Project: Phase 2
Light of Renewal Renovation Project: Phase 2
October 13, 2018A vision for a place which is connected, dynamic, welcoming and creative.
- Planned completion of Phase 2: refurbishment and renovation of former guesthouse to become church staff base and meeting / multi-purpose rooms.
- Finalising plans for Phase 3
- 2020
Light of Renewal Renovation Project: Phase 3
Light of Renewal Renovation Project: Phase 3
September 13, 2020Plans in place to renovate Auditorium and welcome areas in summer 2020 to enable vision to be realised
The Response
Pray! We would love for you to join with us in praying for God to bring about His Kingdom through our building. That many would come to experience and know the love of God, through a space which is inviting, connected, creative and dynamic.
If you would also like to give a one-off gift or set up regular giving for this project, please click the link below and reference ‘Light of Renewal’. You can also contact the finance team for more information. Thank you!