CURRENT PRIORITIES

Our immediate priority at Sherwood Park is transforming the basement into welcoming, flexible spaces for kids, youth, fellowship, and community outreach—the first phase of our long-term development plan.

The second phase of our Sherwood Park development plan will expand auditorium seating, improve accessibility with an elevator, and create additional spaces for ministry and leadership.

Improving signage and visibility across our church sites so that more people can find us, recognize our facilities, and feel welcomed into our church communities.

Proposed improvements to the Sherwood Park parking lot would address drainage issues, improve the surface and layout, and make the property more functional and welcoming.

The third phase of our Sherwood Park vision explores a significant westward expansion, creating more room for large gatherings, fellowship, outreach, and future ministry opportunities.

An extraordinary gift opened the door for Central to establish a new congregation in Sherwood Park, continuing the ministry of a church that had faithfully served its community.

Transformed the Sherwood Park auditorium, foyer, washrooms, and offices to prepare the facility for a new congregation. The entire project was funded through one remarkable offering.

In February 2022, Central's Sherwood Park congregation officially launched, marking an exciting new chapter of ministry and church multiplication.

Transformed an aging kitchen into a fully renovated, licensed commercial kitchen, opening new opportunities for hospitality, community gatherings, and outreach.

Installed electronic door access systems across our church facilities, improving security while making it easier to accommodate ministry gatherings, community events, and rentals.

The purchase and restoration of historic McDougall Auditorium has opened the door for Central's fourth congregation in downtown Edmonton, bringing new life to this landmark facility.

Improving signage and visibility across our church sites so that more people can find us, recognize our facilities, and feel welcomed into our church communities.

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

More than 100 volunteers came together to clean and prepare McDougall Auditorium, launching a remarkable effort to restore the historic building for a new season of ministry.

The final stage of our Connors Hill roof renewal will replace the aging foyer roof, completing a major investment in protecting our facility for the future.

Renewing aging heating and ventilation systems at Connors Hill to protect our facility, improve reliability, and support ministry for years to come.

Improving signage and visibility across our church sites so that more people can find us, recognize our facilities, and feel welcomed into our church communities.

Completing the exterior renewal of Connors Hill with landscaping that brings together our building improvements and creates a more welcoming environment for our community.

Connecting the existing parking areas at Connors Hill to improve traffic flow, increase parking capacity, and create new opportunities for outdoor recreation and community connection.

Creating more welcoming and accessible entrances at Connors Hill while adding practical ministry, storage, and support spaces around the sanctuary.

A long-term vision to expand Connors Hill northward, creating additional space for worship, youth ministry, community gatherings, recreation, and church leadership.

A future renewal of the Connors Hill foyer would create more room for connection, improved hospitality, accessible washrooms, and a welcoming gathering space before and after worship.

Completed 2017 | A comprehensive plan to renew the aging Connors Hill facility and prepare for a possible northward expansion, developed through prayer, congregational input, and long-term planning.

Completed 2017 | Rezoning the Connors Hill property to Urban Services opened the door to major facility renewal and future development, including the possibility of expanding northward.

2018–2020 | Our first three-year Building Together campaign brought our congregations together around a shared vision, receiving $1,873,089 in contributions to renew facilities and prepare for future ministry.

Completed 2018 | Replaced deteriorating exterior cladding with insulated stucco, upgraded lighting and sanctuary windows, and restored a safer, more welcoming appearance to Connors Hill.

Reconstructed the Connors Road parking lot, improving the appearance and functionality of our property while preparing for future signage.

Replaced the aging gym roof, addressing leaks and protecting the facility as the first stage of a larger roof renewal project.

Renewed the Connors Hill sanctuary for the first time in nearly 50 years, creating a more welcoming and functional space for worship and gathering.

Replaced the aging sanctuary roof and addressed long-standing leaks at the sanctuary and foyer connection, protecting our facility for years to come.

Installed electronic door access systems across our church facilities, improving security while making it easier to accommodate ministry gatherings, community events, and rentals.

Transformed the Connors Hill gym and surrounding gathering spaces, creating new opportunities for kids and youth ministry, recreation, community events, and outreach.

Renewed the entire Connors Hill basement to create vibrant spaces for kids, youth, daycare, and community ministry throughout the week.

We've already paid down more than $1.2 million of our Southeast mortgage. Our goal is to eliminate the remaining debt, freeing resources for future ministry and expansion.

Improving signage and visibility across our church sites so that more people can find us, recognize our facilities, and feel welcomed into our church communities.

We're dreaming about future opportunities to expand our Southeast facility, potentially acquiring neighbouring bays and creating additional space for ministry, recreation, and community outreach.

Completed 2017 | After five years in borrowed and rented spaces, we purchased and developed six industrial bays near Summerside, creating a permanent ministry home with a 300-seat auditorium, kids ministry spaces, foyer, and offices.

2018–2020 | Our first three-year Building Together campaign brought our congregations together around a shared vision, receiving $1,873,089 in contributions to renew facilities and prepare for future ministry.

Installed electronic door access systems across our church facilities, improving security while making it easier to accommodate ministry gatherings, community events, and rentals.