Campus Construction

Groundbreaking Celebrates New Chapter for Woodlawn Gathering
On Sunday, July 26th at 11:30 a.m., Woodlawn Community Fellowship marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Woodlawn Gathering building. Pastor Jonathan Coppedge-Henley led the service, blessing the site and sharing words of vision and gratitude for the future ministry this building will support.
The event brought together members of Woodlawn Community Fellowship, the building committee, representatives from the Western North Carolina Conference of Methodist Churches, Metrolina Builders, and neighbors from the surrounding community. Attendees celebrated this step forward with prayers, smiles, and anticipation for the ways the new space will deepen community connections and expand outreach opportunities.
We are excited to watch the building process and witness how this space will grow to serve our community.
We give thanks for everyone who has contributed time, talent, and resources to bring this project to life. As construction begins, we’ll share regular updates on progress, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the Woodlawn Gathering. Stay tuned for photos and upcoming invitations to join in the next phases of this exciting journey.

We wanted to share a brief update on construction activity on campus and what you can expect over the next several weeks as we continue moving forward together.

Demolition Progress
Interior demolition and abatement work is currently underway. Exterior demolition of both the Brown Building and the Fellowship Hall will take place over the next few weeks. At this time, we anticipate that full demolition of both buildings will be completed by the end of January.

Safety on Campus
To keep everyone safe during demolition, temporary snow fencing will be installed around active work areas. This fencing is meant to clearly mark restricted zones and protect children, pedestrians, and visitors while work is in progress.

Permitting Update
We are currently waiting for final feedback from the City on our site plan and building permits. Once we receive those approvals, we will be able to finalize construction costs and schedules.

Parking & Campus Logistics

• The lower parking lot and parking in front of the sanctuary will remain open until further notice, supporting continued accessibility and Sunday use.
• The Barking Lot will been relocated to the northern area near the cell tower.
• A shed will be purchased or built on the Woodlawn side of the cell tower to store equipment such as the lawn mower and tools .

Looking Ahead
By late-March, once final costs are confirmed and required approvals are in place, we anticipate holding a Church Conference to seek final congregational approval to move forward with full construction .

We know construction brings both excitement and inconvenience, and we are deeply grateful for your patience, flexibility, and trust during this season. Our commitment is to communicate clearly and regularly as things progress.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for holding this project—and one another—in prayer.

Thanks to you, more than $300,000 has been pledged in support of our new building! The generosity and enthusiastic support for our capital campaign is humbling and inspiring. We not only met our original goal of $250,000, but wildly exceeded it.

Although we are closing out the formal pledge drive for Gather & Grow, it's never too late to make a gift! Every contribution, no matter the size, is gratefully accepted. Your support reduces the amount of outside funding we need to secure. You can continue to make gifts and pledges online, filling out a paper pledge form, or making a one-time gift by check or other means.

Already made your pledge and curious about how you can fulfill it? In addition to checks and online gifts, you can also donate appreciated stocks or other securities, or make a Qualified Charitable Distribution form your IRA if you are 70 1/2 or older. If you would like additional information, please contact the church office.