Within the design concept for the renewal of our church, new doors will improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery.
Light is a natural symbol of the presence of Christ. We are fortunate to have a church that is abundant with natural light, reminding us of the heavenly light and warmth of God the creator. This is less apparent under the choir gallery; the imposition of the gallery and the closed former entry doors limiting the light in that space. The glass doors proposed to replace the current entry doors will provide much more light in this area.
The same doors will be positioned further forward than the current doors. This will allow us to expand the area at the entrance, improve the sense of transition between exterior and interior, and provide space that will help support people’s personal and devotional prayer. A new awning at the entrance will ensure that the entrance remains adequately sheltered.
To be suitable for a procession of vested ministers led by a processional cross held high, the entrance is designed with appropriate gravitas.
And when churches are to be built (national guidelines for the building of churches), article 215
Something we have learned from using our parish centre is that the doorways between it and the church are narrow and too short to accommodate a liturgical procession (making sure the door frame doesn’t collect the processional cross on the way through is an art our servers have had to perfect!). The new doors for our church will be designed with greater proportions to better serve this ritual action, and again improve the flow of movement of people in and out of the church.
Within the design concept for the renewal of our church, new doors will improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery.
Liturgy 