1. A Christian community with so much to offer…. We are aiming to improve our premises to enhance our mission

2. Agenda for meeting of 13 January Opportunities for Questions after each item 1. Welcome and purpose of today’s meeting and agenda. 2. Background – Vision – Future Building Strategy – achievements to date. Chris Flecknoe 3. The current, initial plans prepared by Loroc architects. Ashley France and Ian Rivington 4. Launching The Big Fund. Chris Flecknoe 5. How to pay in any donations or money that you raise. Gift Aid. John Sykes 6. What happens next? Ashley France

3. Background The next few slides will briefly explain what study, prayer, consideration, consultation has been undertaken to reach where we are now.

4. The Vision Group February 2010: set up by Church Council to review our Church life and witness. Achievements and recommendations: Mission statement: “Loving God, Loving people; Loving the World”. Logo Website Current premises not fit for 21 century worship and service. Need to give priority to attracting younger members.

5. Future Building Group 1 March 2011: set up by Church Council to investigate “building the future”. Wide range of initial views amongst members. After much prayerful study and consultation, reached unanimous conclusion that we need to have a strategy for making our premises more fit for purpose and worthy of our calling. Ten-Year Building-improvement Strategy recommended.

6. Future Building Group 11 Top Priorities for building improvements (within 3 years): A). Wesleys area Aim: to refurbish and extend, to provide for all age groups in an intergenerational atmosphere. B). The Marley Hut Situation: the building is far from ideal both in terms of efficiency, storage facilities, and environmental standards. Aim: in discussion with Baildon Pre- School and other current and potential users, to develop a plan for a replacement building on this site.

7. Future Building Group 111 Additional “Quick Wins” C). Energy systems Aim: Increase energy efficiency in the Church and Wesleys. (Solar panels; and LED lights installed thanks to specific donations from members and friends; electricity costs for the whole building including the Marley Hut for autumn 2012 were 13% lower than for the same period in 2011 and the supply for the church itself was 23% lower; our church was awarded Eco-Congregation status by the A Rocha organisations for the second time running). D). Room One Aim: To improve the lighting and décor of Room One and replace the floor covering, both to facilitate its use by church groups, and also to encourage lettings. (Work completed thanks to volunteers).

8. Future Building Group 1V Longer term proposals: To improve: E). Quiet Room and Newton Way entrance Aim: To refurbish and make fit for purpose within 7 years. F). The Church (Sanctuary) Aim: No major structural changes at the present time for the church (sanctuary). But we should seek to identify funds within ten years to improve insulation systems and windows, and to update the décor and technology. (Seats re-covered last year thanks to donations by members!)

9. Not an either / or….. Building improvement side by side with Worship, Mission, and Service.

10. Baildon Methodist Church “Vision Statement” We will become a growing church. We will value the present strengths of our intergenerational church family and aim to meet their needs. We will welcome and provide activities for all ages. We will expand our work with children, young people, and with families and reach out to vulnerable people. We will be at the heart of the Baildon, showing the unconditional love of God to our neighbours near and far. We will respect God’s World; using as little energy as possible, creating as little waste as possible. We will work in partnership with other churches, organisations, and businesses that share our vision.

11. Recent progress approved the 10-year building improvement strategy and the Vision Statement. and set up a Fund-Raising Strategy Group and External Funding Application Team. and organised TGI Saturday event to consult and engage all our members in our Vision and plans for the future (February 2012.) and set up: The “Building Improvement for Growth Fund”, now known as The BIG Fund. and appointed an architect following a competitive tendering process. He is Ian Rivington of LOROC Architects, Whitehall Waterfront, 2 Riverside Way, Leeds. LS1 4EH. The Church Council:

12. What happens next? January 13 – February 6: architect’s initial plans on display in the Hall and comments box provided. Also opportunity to comment on the website. February 6 – 7.30p.m. follow up “Forum” with architect for key stakeholders to input their issues and ideas to the architect prior to drawing up of more detailed plans. The Property Committee is taking the lead with the implementation of the Building Improvement recommendations – so watch this space for further exciting developments. The Church Council will oversee all decisions about building improvement work and spending.