On Saturday Sep. 15 St. Paul's United in Perth will hold an open house to officially launch its new creative community hub. This is a renovated space for both worship and community use.
After many months of planning, major renovations and a half million dollar
investment in Perth’s St. Paul’s United Church Creative Community HUB Project, the
council and the congregation are pleased to share the results with the community.
An open house is planned for Saturday the 15th from 1-4 p.m. and a celebratory worship
service on Sunday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Numerous changes have taken place, with a goal of making St. Paul’s a more accessibly
friendly church. The entrance off D’Arcy Street has been upgraded, including a self-operated
three level lift, for those with mobility issues to enter and have easy access to the sanctuary,
the downstairs hall, the administrative offices and a new universal washroom. In the
sanctuary, a new sound system has been installed with hearing assist devices available. A
12’x12’screen will help with better visuals during worship services and other events. To help
with climate comfort, air conditioning is in place.
In addition to these upgrades, the organ has been refurbished, the stain glass windows have
been repaired, including opening up a portion of the upper stained glass windows to allow
natural light in, the sanctuary has been painted, and three new washrooms have been added.
Rev Gerry Kerr says: “These upgrades to St. Paul’s will enhance our ability to grow into our
own sense of identity as a spiritual hub in the community for creativity, discovery and
growth.”
Bob Sneyd, chair of the project, says “Re-imagining and re-designing this heritage space -
enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and visual technologies - provides a versatile venue for a
wide range of expression through worship, the performing arts, as well as a forum for
educational pursuits and public discourse.”
Please join us
Saturday, September 15th
1-4pm: Guided Tours and Refreshments
2-3pm: Opening Ceremony and Musical Performances Produced by Brad Mills
Sunday September 16th
10:00 am: Worship service in the renovated sanctuary. This will be an opportunity for all
those wishing to worship and experience the benefits of the significant enhancements to St.
Paul’s Church