Gayton Baptist Church Outreach Center Article

For more information about the dedication celebration of the new Outreach Center at Gayton Baptist Church, see the article published in the Henrico Citizen here:

http://www.henricocitizen.com/community/article/011238#.VBhjk_ldUpU

Gayton Baptist Church Celebrates Dedication

Pastor Phil Faig offers a blessing at the dedication celebration of the new Outreach Center at Gayton Baptist Church in Henrico County, as the congregation prepares to partake of a barbecue luncheon in the new 27,000 square foot multi-purpose facility this past Sunday, September 14th.

Lunch is served to joyous celebrants in the new Gymnasium, followed by a special dessert cake.

The church will partner with the John Rolfe YMCA to offer youth league basketball and soccer to their community neighbors.

Gayton Baptist Church prepares for the Grand Opening!

Gayton Baptist Church prepares for the Grand Opening of its Outreach Center in mid-September.

After several years of planning and a year of construction, the new facility will open with an exceptional array of programs and opportunities for its members and for the community.

From the multi-purpose space that houses a High School regulation size basketball court with a multi-purpose floor that can service Fellowship dinners from the full commercial kitchen, to the expansive Entry Commons that includes the Pumphouse Cafe and informal seating around a stone fireplace.

The inside Playspace provides a climbing and play structure for youngsters to exercise during inclement weather.

Progress report from Gayton Baptist Church

A 10-story crane begins setting trusses to crown the top of the new Outreach Center at Gayton Baptist Church in Henrico County, as the General Contractor, Taylor & Parrish, begins to close in the new multi-purpose facility.

The Latest Progress Pictures from Gayton Baptist Church

Gayton Baptist Church Outreach Center project tops out basement level.

Progress Pictures from Gayton Baptist Church

Gayton Baptist Church foundation walls are growing like "gangbusters" for the new two level 30.000 square foot Outreach Center!

Gayton Baptist Church's Outreach Center

Gayton Baptist Church's Outreach Center's excavation is underway!

Gayton Baptist Church To Break Ground For A New Outreach Center

Gayton Baptist Church To Break Ground For A New Outreach Center

            (Henrico, VA)  On Sunday, April 28, 2013, the congregation of Gayton Baptist Church located at 13501 North Gayton Road, Henrico, VA will break ground for their new 30,000 square foot Outreach Center. The new expansion includes state of the art performance, education and recreation facilities including on a lower level a multi-purpose area with stage for performing arts, fellowship dinners, church conferences and a full size basketball court for church league basketball and other recreational activities.  A full commercial kitchen serves this area and bathrooms with showers and locker rooms complete the lower level of the facility.  The upper entry level includes gathering spaces for informal fellowship activities served by a coffee bar with two sided fireplace and light food service cafe. A children's area called the "Play Place" is located adjacent to coffee bar allowing parents to fellowship or attend meetings while youngsters are actively engaged on climbing structures.  A large lobby with information desk, video screens and informal seating welcomes church members and guests to the many activities offered by the church.  All areas are accessible to the physically challenged.  Multi-purpose classrooms on both levels complete the exciting new center.

The project is designed by local church architect, William Henry Harris, whose firm, William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. has worked with more than 200 Virginia churches over the past 30 years.

The general contractor for the $5,000,000 project is Taylor & Parrish, Inc.of Richmond.  The project is slated for completion by Summer of 2014.

Project Spotlight: Gayton Baptist Church

William Henry Harris & Associates is working with Gayton Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia on a new 30,000 SF Worship and Outreach Center.

The new Outreach Center will provide unique programs aimed at youth and adults in the Short Pump community. "the Space" (Short Pump Afterschool Child Enrichment) will offer afterschool recreation, tutoring, and special interest clubs Monday through Friday. The "Pump House Cafe" and adjacent "Play Place" will offer a weekly and weekend gathering space for parents with young children in the style of Starbucks, while the new gymnasium will provide Upward Basketball leagues for community youth. A concert stage will accommodate youth and adult concerts and presentations.