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Newtown Square Presbyterian Church is GROWING!
Our Community feature by Christina Manning
Photos courtesy of Newtown Square Presbyterian Church
On Sunday, September 13th, you could feel the enthusiasm at Newtown Square Presbyterian Church! The parking lot was full of congregation members wearing masks and maintaining social distancing protocols, there to witness a groundbreaking ceremony for the church’s new addition that’s being built by Horst Construction.
Plans for this expansion project began over five years ago, led by the Reverend Dr. Jeanne Thomas, the church’s “Growing Our Future” committee and the Capital Campaign Team. During the ceremony, Pastor Jeanne prayed: “As we break ground today, we take the first step in the construction of a new space for worship, study, and fellowship.”
Leadership Team for the building project (L-R): Project Manager Dwayne Hoover (Horst Construction), Allen Corle, Rich Digby, Dot Gauntlett, Jim Shea, Buff Biddle, Pastor Jeanne Thomas and James Kucera
As members of all ages came together, several church leaders expressed their excitement on this momentous occasion. James Kucera, co-chair of the project, said, “We are passionate about the vision God has laid out for us. Our church will be relevant for decades to come.” Lynne Corle added, “Our young families will have opportunities to become an even more vibrant community of faith.” And Ginny Berman summarized the strong feelings of God’s faithfulness even in the midst of COVID-19: “This is a time when we need our faith and want to expand our ministries to our entire community.”
The artist rendering of the new addition
This space will welcome and accommodate NSPC’s growing membership, and ensure they can provide safe access for all ages. The addition’s exterior is expected to be completed in December, and the interior in February.
The enhancements to the church will include:
• A well-equipped nursery adjacent to the sanctuary
• A large multi-purpose room with a movable stage that provides first-floor convenience for activities and programs
• A gathering space for social events
• Enlarged ADA-compliant bathrooms and ramp that allows access to rooms on the main level
• A music room for the choirs and an updated youth room with easy access to the multi-purpose room
Prayers for the new addition submitted by members of the congregation and preserved in a time capsule beneath its foundation
The first cornerstone for NSPC was laid in 1957, and now, over 60 years later, it is thrilling to see the church expand once again! Throughout the years of planning its addition, NSPC relied on this quote from the prophet Jeremiah 29:11:
Newtown Square Presbyterian Church invites the local community to join them on this journey of transformation, where they hope to provide ministry and mission for many years to come! The church is located at 3600 Goshen Road. Visit their website, www.NewtownSquarePres.org, for information about worship services, ministries and programs offered.
