WPC Proposed Way Forward Option C: Other options in Wadestown/Wilton Presentation to WPC 4 November 2013 Sue Myhill and Janet Mackay

Assumptions That, at least for the time being, we keep the current WPC Church Hall WPC has enough funds to sustain a Minister Idea of ‘collaboration’ rather than a strict lease Kitchen, toilets, some parking, accessible

What we decided not to pursue….. Wilton Bowling Club Wadestown School Wadestown Community Centre

What we did decide to pursue….. St Lukes Wadestown Wadestown Library St Thomas More

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St Lukes Wadestown - Pros Closeness to current location Brick Church building Shared history/existing collaboration Existing relationships with congregation members “Non-competitive” Sharing of resources/upkeep of premises

St Lukes Wadestown - Cons Brick church building Parking Not just a hire – concept of ‘whare-nui’ Timing – St Lukes’ existing uses How difficult sharing (and interdenominational sharing) can be

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Wadestown Library- Pros Location/visibility Parking Accessibility Multi-functional space/’non-threatening’ All one-level Low maintenance building

Wadestown Library- Cons Unknowns – timing/availability/costs Council ownership on council land No separate rooms for breakout Small kitchenette/toilets outside – Unknown costs to adapt

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St Thomas More- Pros Parking Flat access Has separate lounge area and kitchen Three small rooms Going through a similar process to WPC Their parish is keen to see their building used by another group for a similar purpose The are keen to continue conversation

St Thomas More - Cons We may have no say – the Diocese is determining the process Unknown costs for purchase etc. Building at approx. 46% of code Another denomination’s church Timeframe – not until April 2014 for decision

Option C Recommendation/s Given the information that we currently have……. St Thomas More