Upper Room Refresh
Images shown here were generated with AI and include some small details which will not be in the final plan. Their purpose is to show a sample vision.
Goals
Increase space so people can enter, get coffee, and linger easier.
Create a good space for parents with wiggly kids to watch the message.
Create more effective meeting spaces while keeping the church building accessible.
Refresh the upper room so it is a great first impression of the church.
Above: Storage bench for toys and seating. Kids table for colouring. TV on wall near stools for watching the message.
Current Challenges
Lack of space. The mostly unused reception desk and boardroom table take up a lot of space so the Upper Room becomes crowded on Sunday mornings.
Hard to hear the message. The TV is across the room, the sound is too quiet, and the kids toys are loud when dropped on the floor.
Meetings held in the Upper Room prevent others from using the kitchen and washrooms and are easily interrupted.
Reception desk will be removed and repurposed as a part of the coffee bar. Cabinets will be painted and a gate will be built in front of the nook.
Plan
Questions
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It’s going in the Gazebo! This room will be refreshed to be a great, more formal meeting space for 10-12 people.
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We will do a small reorganize of the storage room past the kitchen and these items will be move in there.
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We really want the Upper Room to feel approachable and welcoming to people walking in. Standing tables are great points to walk to a linger comfortably if you’re new and not sure where to go. Standing tables also make visiting more casual as opposed to sitting down with someone.