IT’S BEEN ten years in the making but the Reverend Robin Baker will welcome the first congregation at his new church this weekend.
Located on the corner of Plymouth Road and Bromsgrove Road, the new community conference building is part of the Oasis Christian Centre.
Rev Baker extends a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to come along to his first service at 10.30am on Sunday (February 21).
The Standard reported in September, 2014 how plans for the centre included knocking down a section of the building to create a new community base whilst retaining the former church.
The development has seen the creation of a two-storey structure which includes space for community groups, conferences and meetings and even facilities for a small wedding reception.
“It’s been ten years in the making,” Rev Baker added. “It’s taken us this long to save but now we are welcoming anyone who wants to come along for our first service.”
There are also plans to run a free drop-in service between 12 noon and 1.30pm on Thursday afternoons.
