The Plan
Turning the Vision Into a Plan
If Cornerstone is going to pursue something of this scale, the congregation deserves to understand exactly what is being proposed. This page presents the project, finances, timeline, funding strategy and risks as clearly as we can.
Plans & Drawings
See the Full Plans
Want to take a closer look? Download the proposed plans to review the layout, design direction, and ministry spaces at your own pace. Printed copies will also be available at the town hall.
Cornerstone Renovation Plans
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Review the plans in detail
The plans include the proposed site layout, gymnasium, sanctuary updates, accessibility improvements, entrance design, and more. These are preliminary and will continue to be refined with congregational input, fundraising, and engineering.
Project Overview
What Is Being Proposed
Ministry Space
A Space for Ministry Seven Days a Week
Creates a flexible ministry space capable of supporting youth programs, sports ministry, community events, camps, rentals and outreach throughout the week.
Sanctuary
A Place Shaped for Worship Together
Worship is the heartbeat of Cornerstone. A renewed sanctuary helps every person see, hear and participate more fully.
Entrance
Creating a Church That Invites
A first-time guest should know immediately that they are expected, welcomed and cared for.
Flex Rooms
Room for Discipleship in Every Season
Growth in faith usually happens in smaller rooms — and Cornerstone needs rooms that can change with the ministry.
Offices
Supporting the People Who Serve
Confidential, welcoming space allows pastoral care and volunteer ministry to happen well.
Accessibility
A Church Everyone Can Move Through
Participation shouldn't depend on stairs. Accessibility lets every member serve and belong fully.
East Wing
Partnering With Our Community
Shared space extends Cornerstone's care into the wider community through trusted partners.
Exterior
A Building That Communicates Care
The outside of the building is the first thing a neighbour sees. It should communicate hospitality and excellence.
Walk Through It
Explore the Proposed Spaces
A Space for Ministry Seven Days a Week
Why it matters
Creates a flexible ministry space capable of supporting youth programs, sports ministry, community events, camps, rentals and outreach throughout the week.
What's changing
Construction of a new gymnasium connected to the existing church through a covered link.
Architectural drawings and renderings will be added here as they are finalized. Images shown are illustrative of the ministry these spaces are intended to support.
Proposed Timeline
If the Congregation Moves Forward
Early 2027
- Congregational approval
- Detailed design
- Fundraising launch
2027–2028
- Permits / rezoning
- Fundraising campaign continues
Early 2028
- Site preparation
- Church renovation construction begins
Late 2028
- Church renovations completed
Early 2029
- Gym construction begins
Late 2029
- Gym construction completed
- Grand opening
Timeline is preliminary and subject to congregational approval, fundraising, permitting, financing and construction conditions.
Financial Overview
A Once-in-a-Generation Investment
Estimated total project
$5,000,000
This represents a significant investment in Cornerstone's facilities and future ministry. All figures on this page are preliminary estimates.
Current mortgage
$491,000
Proposed mortgage increase
$2,000,000
Estimated monthly payment
$10,673
Estimated annual debt servicing
$128,076
Estimated payments include principal and interest. Anticipated rental and community use of the new ministry space is expected to contribute toward offsetting increased operating and financing costs; those amounts are estimates only and have not been finalized.
Fundraising
Building Together
Estimated fundraising requirement
$2,250,000
Proposed campaign length: 2–3 years.
For context only
$8,000 per member
This is what the requirement would represent if divided evenly. Current giving is approximately $2,992 per member.
Giving will look different for every person and family. No individual amount is being requested or expected through this illustration.
Everyone's Part May Look Different.
Should Cornerstone move forward, participation could take many forms. Financial participation is only one of them.
Financial participation
- One-time gifts
- Monthly commitments
- Major gifts
- Legacy gifts
- Business sponsorships
- Matching gifts
Other ways to participate
- Prayer
- Volunteering
- Sharing expertise
- Supporting the campaign
- Encouraging others
Risks & Realities
What Could Change?
A project of this size naturally includes uncertainties. These are the ones we know of today.
Cornerstone leadership intends to communicate openly with the congregation as plans, costs and timelines develop.
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