McDougall | In Progress

Restoring a building that's more than a century old involves far more than a handful of major renovations. Throughout McDougall, we're continually addressing the countless repairs and improvements needed to make the facility welcoming, comfortable, and functional.

We've replaced the kitchen flooring, completed extensive painting and cleanup throughout the basement and other areas, and upgraded lighting in numerous spaces to warmer, more efficient LEDs. We've also made significant improvements to the building's aging heating systems, with additional work planned to improve comfort and reliability throughout the facility.

Alongside these larger improvements, there's a seemingly endless list of smaller projects—from repairing doors, locks, windows, and pews to patching walls and refreshing classrooms, offices, and gathering spaces.

Much of this work happens quietly, one room and one repair at a time. Together, these improvements are making a remarkable difference as we continue caring for this historic building and preparing it to serve our congregation and the wider community for generations to come.

McDougall | In Progress — 2025–2026

PURCHASE PRICE: $3,850,000

INITIAL RENOVATION BUDGET: $1,200,000

In September 2025, Central purchased historic McDougall Auditorium, opening the door to establish our fourth congregation in the heart of downtown Edmonton.

Built in 1910, this remarkable facility offers tremendous ministry potential but requires significant restoration. Our initial work has included exterior brick repairs, auditorium plaster and painting, audiovisual upgrades, renovated washrooms, and other essential improvements.

On October 25, 2026, we launched weekly worship services at McDougall—an exciting milestone in our vision to reach more people throughout the Edmonton region.

Work continues on the remaining exterior restoration, kids ministry areas, classrooms, and other gathering spaces. The purchase and initial renovations have been financed through borrowing, with Building Together gifts helping reduce debt and support further improvements.

We're grateful for the opportunity to preserve this historic building while preparing it for a new generation of worship, discipleship, community life, and outreach downtown.

McDougall | In Progress

McDougall's historic auditorium is a remarkable space for worship, concerts, and community gatherings, but its technical systems needed substantial upgrades to support modern events.

We've already completed significant improvements, including the construction of a new sound booth, upgrades to major audio components, and the addition of a projector. Further stage and auditorium lighting improvements are planned as the project continues.

These investments are helping us make the auditorium more functional and adaptable for a wide range of uses. For our congregation, they support worship, teaching, and communication. For the many organizations and groups that rent McDougall, they help provide a better experience for performers, presenters, and audiences.

Our goal is to combine the beauty of this historic auditorium with the technology needed to serve people well today.

Southeast | In Progress

ORIGINAL MORTGAGE: $3,767,583

REMAINING MORTGAGE: Approximately $2.6 million (Fall 2026)

When Central purchased and renovated our Southeast facility in 2017, it gave our growing congregation a permanent home for worship, discipleship, kids ministry, and community outreach.

Through Building Together, we've already paid down more than $1.2 million of the original mortgage, and our goal is to eliminate the remaining debt.

Reducing this financial burden will free resources for ministry, outreach, leadership development, and future opportunities to expand our facilities.

While mortgage reduction may be less visible than a renovation, it represents an important investment in the future. Every dollar of debt we eliminate strengthens our financial flexibility and helps prepare Southeast for the opportunities ahead.