Changing Spaces
When the Christchurch earthquakes damaged and destroyed Methodist Church properties, many parishes were presented with an unexpected opportunity to rebuild or redevelop their sites. In this article we share the outcomes of four parishes that rebuilt complexes better suited to the congregations and communities they serve. Each journey was different, and the new buildings provide examples what ‘new church’ can be and how the interface between community and congregation can be bridged in ways that go well beyond Sunday services.
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