After a decades-long journey, Moorlands Church is nearing the completion of their ambitious building project.
The venture, which includes three historic buildings in the heart of Lancaster, aims to create a space that will expand and multiply gospel ministry for many years to come.
The origins of this gospel-centred project date back to 2005, when the then 12-person church had the vision to reach the city of Lancaster and its two university campuses with the good news of Jesus.
Twenty years later, the congregation has swelled to 250 people representing different ages, generations, and nationalities.
“When the gospel is proclaimed boldly, and the word of God is clearly taught, churches flourish and grow,” said Moorlands pastor Danny Rurlander.
With this growth came the need for a permanent church home. In 2015, Moorlands began searching for a suitable building and eventually purchased three – a 1774 congregationalist chapel, an 1856 Sunday school hall, and a 1930s warden’s house.
Bringing the three buildings together will maximise gospel ministry and help more people to hear the word of God, Rurlander said.
In 2023, building started and last month the church celebrated a major milestone with the opening of their new Welcome Building.
To complete the final phase of the project, which includes refurbishing the 18th-century chapel and installing a new AV system, the church is currently seeking to raise an additional £100,000 from friends, family and gospel partners.
