Built for life
About
Oceanside Anglican is a welcoming community, proclaiming the eternal gospel of Christ to today's world. We meet at Malabar in a flexible, open space in a great location. We are working toward renovations that will help us to:-
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welcome: First impressions count. We want our visitors to know that we are expecting them and that they are welcome. The renovations will help visitors to quickly identify the entrance where they will be welcomed and can quickly find their way around the building;
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grow: Better and more comfortable meeting space will encourage people to meet to study the Scriptures and pray;
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update: Improvements in temperature, acoustics, lighting, fittings and aesthetics will improve comfort and minimise distractions. Many of the spaces will be opened up;
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improve accessibility: Disabled parking, ramps, ambulant and disabled toilets will comply with modern day building codes;
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unite: Whether it be the back veranda, BBQ area or modern meeting rooms, the fresh new spaces will encourage people to meet with each other and build relationships.
The plan
When built, St Mark’s was purpose designed. Over time, building standards, public expectations and ministry needs have changed. The current designed will update the building and make it more suitable for today’s ministry needs.
Carpark and entrance
The building was originally designed with the North side as the main entrance. That is no longer used due to accessibility issues. The South side is currently used to enter the main building however the entrance is not obvious.
The carpark will be clearly marked, providing pedestrian access to the new entrance.
Disabled parking will be provided at a level part of the carpark.
The entrance will be widened to clearly direct people to the new foyer.
Welcoming foyer
The new foyer will connect the meeting space with the Annex. This will be undercover.
The foyer will provide a welcoming space for visitors who can be met, registered and assisted. There will be a natural flow to the main hall and Sunday School rooms.
People who arrive late can enter the rear, through the back doors of the foyer.
A new, modern creche will be built on the North side of the building.
Sliding doors will connect the lower annex room, making it useable space for medium sized gatherings.
Accessible toilets
The disabled toilet will be enlarged to comply with the Australian Building code.
The upstairs toilet will be converted to an ambulant toilet.
comfortable main space
The original main hall was designed to be split into 4 separate sections using folding doors. We no longer use the hall this way. All semblance of the dividers will be removed.
The North and South internal walls that form the current foyer areas will be removed to open the space up. Seating capacity will be increased to 140 seats.
A large window with a waist height shallow servery will be placed at the back Easterly wall. This will improve airflow, natural light and encourage use of the outdoor area.
The inside will be finished, freshly painted and carpeted. The brickwork will remain natural.
The area will be climate controlled using four large air conditioning units.
A portable 200mm stage will be placed at the West end.
The veranda will be extended to encourage more outdoor meetings.
more usable spaces
The meeting room and staff room (West of the building) will be enlarged by extending into the current storage and hall area. This will make these areas modern, more spacious and usable.
timetable
April 2025 – Tender package completed and sent to potential builders for competitive bidding.
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1 June 2025 – Incoming Sunday. We would like everyone to indicate their pledges to the Wardens by this date.
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June 2025 – choose builder.
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October 2025 – building begins.
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October to March – Building works and Oceanside meets in alternative accommodation during most of the renovations.
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March 2026 – Occupancy certificate, move back into and celebrate what God has done among us.
Our goal: $500,000 in one off gifts by 1 june 2025
About
Please prayerfully consider giving
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​Write to the wardens, wardens@oceansideanglican.org.au to indicate how you intend to contribute and when you can make payments by,
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Give to our tax deductible school building fund.
Account details: Oceanside Anglican Church Sunday School Building Fund
BSB: 032 257
Account number: 699490
Subject line: Your full name
Email the wardens so that we can send you a tax receipt.
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Click here to redirect you to a form that will allow you to indicate your pledge and the details to be used for your receipt.
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