Our warm, welcoming, and joyful Sunday 10AM worship gatherings include both those
gathered in-person and those gathered via Zoom. We know that almost every congregation says that "all are welcome," but we are trying to really embody that claim to the best of our ability. Our
constitution affirms:
The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the
Church’s membership. In Christ, by the power of the Spirit, God unites persons through baptism regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, disability, geography, or theological
conviction. There is therefore no place in the life of the Church for discrimination against any person."
Children spend part of the worship hour with Lynne Klepacki in the children's room, and
otherwise are invited to be with parents or guardians and participate in all of our worship practices. Our sanctuary room is a sanctuary FOR children and not FROM them - kid noises expected and
celebrated!
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SUMMARY
In December of 2019, the VFPC congregation declared its support for a bold new vision for our future, including transforming the CE Building into affordable housing units for vulnerable
populations in the surrounding community. The current design, pending approvals, includes the utilization of the existing footprint of the building, the addition of another story, and the addition of
a vestibule entrance and elevator tower on the courtyard-side of the Chapel wing of the building. This will result in a space with 17 efficiency/single-bedroom units and three two-bedroom
units.
WHO IS SERVED
- Six (6) of the efficiency/single-bedroom units will be for individuals in Delta Family Services’ Supervised Independent Living Program for 18-21 year-old youth who age out of the foster care
system. These young neighbors will be required by Delta to be either working or enrolled in school full-time, and they will be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (<
$40,150/year).
- Four (4) of the efficiency/single-bedroom units will be for adults with autism and/or other disabilities referred through Montgomery County’s HealthChoices Medical Assistance Program. These
neighbors will be at or below 20% of the Area Median Income (< $16,060/year).
- Two (2) of the efficiency/single-bedroom units will be for local adults whose income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (< $40,150/year).
- Five (5) of the efficiency/single-bedroom and the three (3) two-bedroom units will be for local adults/families whose income is at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (< $48,180/year for an
individual or individual-adult household, < $55,080 for a two-adult household).
PROJECT FINANCING SUMMARY
With the help of our amazing fundraising partner, Alley Morehead of Stone Sherick Consulting, we have been awarded more than $5.5 MILLION from these sources, which completes our funding and
allows us to move forward with this amazing work of peacemaking and loving compassion!
- Montgomery County 2022 HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds
- Montgomery County MH/DD/EI Program Office HealthChoice Capital Reinvestment Funds
- Montgomery County Recovery Office ARPA Funds
- Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Housing Opportunities Program
- PHFA PHARE RTT
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- OPEN HOUSE: On September 23rd at 6pm, builder Michael Sebright will offer refreshments and a brief presentation explaining this project to any curious or
concerned neighbors. The households in our immediate vicinity are being notified via flyer of this opportunity. VFPC members are welcome as greeters, ambassadors, and neighbors!
- TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETINGS: In early to mid October, Michael Sebright and a few VFPC representatives will meet with the Upper Merion Board of Supervisors in seeking the
necessary waivers and approvals to begin the work of this project in earnest.
- WORK BEGINS: If waivers, approvals, permitting, and financing closures all proceed on a best-case basis, the project could begin with emptying/demo work as early as the beginning
of 2025. As this timetable becomes better defined, the congregation will be updated accordingly!
A: Our parking lot entrance is off Independence Road. Using 227 Independence Road (19406) as a destination in your
GPS/Maps App will get you closest to the entrance.
B: A set of concrete steps leads from the parking lot to the main
level of our campus.
C: A set of red wooden doors off the corner of the parking lot lead
to the Fellowship Hall, which is also the home of the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard. The Sanctuary and Main Office are handicap accessible from the parking lot by
entering through the Fellowship Hall doors and taking the elevator up to the main level.
D: The entrance to the Office Area and the front of the
Sanctuary.
E: The entrance to the Narthex and rear of the Sanctuary.
F: The Christian Education building houses the Neighborhood Meals on
Wheels office, but will hopefully be repurposed into apartments in 2025.
G: The Sanctuary, Office, and Christian Education Building can also be more easily handicap accessible (without the need of stairs or elevator) by parking along the curbside of Town Center Road.
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