Thanksgiving Day for the Redevelopment

A Thanksgiving Service and Lunch were held at the church on Sunday 17th May to celebrate the completion of a major 17-month re-development project.

The newly enlarged building includes a new hall and various meeting rooms, new offices to accommodate a growing staff team, two state of the art kitchens, and a nursery with a garden area for children to play in.

“We’re excited that our redevelopment project is complete,” said Liam Goligher, Senior Minister, “Duke Street Church has a long tradition of serving the people of Richmond and we’re looking forward to welcoming the community into our new facilities so that people can enjoy the many events and activities we offer.”

The service was attended by Susan Kramer MP, Councillor Jane Dodds and Councillor Pamela Fleming.” I’m delighted that Duke Street Church is such a thriving place with so much going on. It was great to see the results of the redevelopment first hand, and I am sure the new facilities will prove to be a brilliant resource for the local community, said Mrs Kramer.

Originally constructed in 1962, the church undertook this project to accommodate its growing congregation and to provide additional facilities. Contractors, Crispin & Borst carried out the project, which cost in excess of £3 million.

Duke Street Church typically attracts 500 people every Sunday and numerous activities take place during the week catering to the community, including playgroups for preschoolers, meals for the homeless, after school kids club, Friday night youth group and a cafe. The church also hosts other organisations’ events such as the Richmond Local History Society. The church has served Richmond since 1850.