Frequently Asked Questions

In 2016, the Session formed a Long-Range Strategic Planning team with the goal of developing a ministry blueprint to take us to our 175th anniversary in 2023. As a result, a Campus Master Planning team was formed and discerned a set of values to guide their work.

“Radical hospitality” was a core value identified to capture the idea that all who enter the Campus should feel welcomed and a sense of belonging. The Church engaged local architect Houser Walker in late December 2017 to create a Master Plan to bring the project values to life. Work on the plan took place from 2018-2020.

After a successful Capital Campaign (2021), the Church began construction on August 29, 2022, and met our goal to complete Phase One (Smith Building renovations and improvements) of the Master Plan in 2024. You can learn more about the project by exploring this Capital Project website or by signing up for our regular email communications at the bottom of our homepage

The construction plan has been carefully designed to avoid disruption of routine congregational and community services work on campus. However, from time to time, there may be minor changes that will impact the Campus. We will always communicate those changes on the Capital Project website as well as in the Weekly Bulletin and through the staff.

Please check this website often for news about the project and potential changes for how you interact with the campus.

The Church engaged Houser Walker Architecture in 2017 to create the Campus Master Plan. Since then, they have served as Project Architect to help make our long-range strategic plan a reality. Click here to learn more about Houser Walker.

After several years of planning, the Church engaged DaVinci Development Collaborative in early 2022 to serve as Program Manager. DaVinci Development will oversee, coordinate, and orchestrate the complexities of the project. You can read more about the Atlanta-based DaVinci Development team here.

New South Construction joined the Capital Project/Master Plan team in 2023 and will serve as the General Contractor and our construction partners for Phase Two of the project. You can learn more about New South Construction by clicking here.

Check this website often and look for updates inour regular weekly emails and communications. Click here to sign up for our eBlasts at the bottom of our homepage so you can stay up to date on all activities.

Please click here for the latest information on parking and accessing the building.