Open Doors Redevelopment Project - the aims

The primary aim of the project is to adapt our buildings to the needs of the next generation in the centre of Oxford, under the banner 'Open to God, Open to all'.

These developments will create facilities for the congregation and the staff, and for the community and the city, which are more welcoming, hospitable and flexible.

Welcoming: we want to encourage outsiders to come into the buildings and to discover what is on offer inside. The plans allow for:

• better visibility from the street and easier access to the premises;
• a welcoming reception area with displays and an informal meeting area; and
• improved disabled access throughout.

Hospitable: we want to extend the hand of friendship and to create a place of 'encounter, friendship, belonging and hope' for our neighbours through:

• the refitted 'blue' kitchen with serving hatches into the John Wesley Room and reception area;
• the greatly expanded 'green' kitchen;
• the new serving hatch into the hall.

Flexible: we want to enhance the current facilities whilst allowing for new ideas and developments in the future. These features include:

• the refurbished John Wesley Room;
• the upgraded hall with improved layout and storage facilities;
• an additional multi-purpose space with glazed panels overlooking the Hall.

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