Cokesbury United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 05, 2010

New Sanctuary

The groundbreaking for our New Sanctuary was held June 26, 2005!

Our New Sanctuary opened on September 10, 2006!
 
 
New Sanctuary Features  
  • Distinctive yet traditional 80’ tall steeple with 6 stained glass windows in main frame and 6 additional clear windows in top cupola.
  • Beautiful courtyard entrance including fountain, concrete sidewalks, and gravel walk path adorned with plants from biblical times.
  • Large Narthex for convenient gathering with 14’ ceilings and welcome center.
  • Worship area has 26’ ceilings and glorious stained glass depicting the life of Christ in chronological order.
  • Sloped fan shaped seating in worship area with capacity to hold 350 people, provides excellent viewing for all --“not a bad seat in the house”.
  • Baptismal with full submersion capability.
  • Three large video screens.
  • Private audio/visual control room. 
  • Choir room is dual purpose for use as wedding and/or funeral parlor as needed.
  • Nursery adjacent to narthex.
  • Cry room with view to worship area and direct access to nursery.
  • Convenient handicap access to all areas within the building, including ramp to chancel floor located in support room on right side.
  • Special personal hearing aide equipment provided for hearing impaired.
  • In addition to large men’s and women’s facilities, restrooms are also located in choir/wedding parlor and support rooms on either side of chancel.  Nursery has personal restroom facility as well.
     
      
Please click here for UPDATED pew and 
altar furniture dedication information.
(Current as of August 1, 2007.  The pews and altar 
furniture that are marked off are no longer available.)

Altar Furniture Dedication Form - Downloaded Here
Pew Furniture Dedication Form - Downloaded Here