The Vine’s next location
After months of searching, we are thrilled to introduce you to our next home- a space historically known as Faith Presbyterian Church.
Faith Presbyterian has been in existence since the 1950s, occupying a full city block on the south end of Travis Heights area. Recently, the community has voted to merge with another church, leaving the facilities empty on Sunday mornings.
The Vine has signed a three-year lease to rent the church on Sunday mornings, with worship beginning in August. We see this space as a location where we can continue to grow and thrive as we prayerfully plan and discern our more permanent home.
TIMELINE
Lease Begins on June 1
June- Remodel month
July- Move month
August 2 - First Worship service at Faith
Why we are excited about this location…
It is a campus - It has several areas for kids, youth area, storage, and a sanctuary with enough space to grow.
Proximity to downtown - It is slightly over a mile from the South Congress District, 3 miles from the heart of downtown.
Ease and navigation- There is more than adequate parking on campus, with additional parking along the street and at the school for holiday overflow. We will be able to easily welcome guests without the challenges of parking that we have experienced.
Affordability - The cost of this rental is less than we currently spend at the TexFed with a savings of $27,000 a year. And compared to the other properties we were looking at, the savings are much, much higher. After three years, we will have a significant savings we can potentially use for the purchase of our permanent home.
Proximity to potential partnerships- With the shared space, we could support causes that fit our mission (resource center for teenage mothers, food pantry, literacy coalition, and an organization dedicated to promote non-violence.)
Design of Sanctuary- Older sanctuaries are usually set up with a stage & long and narrow seating. This sanctuary is actually designed in the same layout we enjoy (wide not narrow).
Sustainability of Volunteers- This will be a massive reduction in setup and tear down; ensuring that we protect the sustainability of our serve teams as we continue to make our gatherings warm and welcoming for all.
Community Impact- We will be located in a part of town that is growing with opportunities to reach more people.
FAQs
Will we have office space or other dedicated 24/7space? Like we have currently, we will have dedicated office space that can used for small groups, youth group gatherings, and staff meetings.
How are we paying for the remodel? The remodeling project (removing pews, replacing with chairs, new carpet, and redoing the stage) will be payed for through our reserves and will be back-filled through the savings in rent.
What other groups are on campus? AISD teenage-mother resource center, Wildflower Universalist Community (who will gather in the sanctuary at noon), Literacy Coalition, ATX Peace (teen non-violence organization), a therapist, and a Monday morning food pantry.
How long is the lease agreement? We signed a 3 year long lease, with the option to extend. If we find our permanent home sooner than the expiration of the lease, we may provide 6 month notice. In the event the Landlord decides to repurpose the campus and needs to deconstruct the building, they may do so with 6 month notice, but not before August 2028
Where is Faith moving to? Faith Presbyterian voted to merge with another Presbyterian church, Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church.
What are the longterm plans for the space? Faith and Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Churches plan on retaining the property as a missional hub for the city. They do not have firm plans to change the space or how they intend to use it for long-term purposes.