Access and Parking During Construction

The construction project to remodel the Community Life Center (CLC) is underway! With that, changes to parking and access to the church building will begin on Thursday, October 9. The impacts will be inconvenient and often not ideal, but the payoff will be great when we can open the newly remodeled building. We appreciate your grace, flexibility, and patience as we navigate this year of construction. In the meantime, the Community Life Center is an active construction site. Do not enter the CLC building or any area fenced off by our partners at Elder Construction.

Major Impacts

• The main entrance near the offices will be closed for at least 2-3 months.

• During this time, the traffic lane near the doors will also be closed—no drop-offs, pick-ups, or through traffic (vehicle or pedestrian) between the north and south lots.

• Space inside the building will be very limited this program year, and many Sunday activities will be relocated. Watch the eNews, website, and bulletin for weekly updates.

• We know things may continue to shift, and we are grateful for your flexibility. This year’s short-term inconveniences will pave the way for a lasting, positive impact on FPC and the Fort Collins community through the new Community Life Center!

Building Access on Sunday Mornings

• There will be two entrances: The narthex doors (handicap accessible) open at 8:00 a.m. and will stay open throughout the morning. The north door (near the kitchen/dumpster) opens at 8:30 a.m. and locks when worship begins. Please note: access to this door requires navigating a narrow sidewalk and steps.

• After worship begins (10:00 a.m.), please use only the narthex doors to enter. The north door may still be used to exit to the north lot, but re-entry won’t be possible.

 Building Access During the Week

• Use the north door near the kitchen, which leads directly to the lobby and offices. No other doors will be open.

• The church office is open Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., and the door will also be open for scheduled
  events or meetings.

• Need a step-free entrance? Call the church office at (970)482-6107 to coordinate.

• For the easiest access during the week, park in the north lot.

Parking Lot

• People with mobility challenges are encouraged to park in the south lot, since the narthex doors are the only entrance without steps.

• The handicapped spaces in the south lot will remain available, and additional spaces will be designated for the mobility-challenged.

• You are welcome to drop off passengers at the sidewalk near the playground.

• To free up space, we ask some church members to pledge to park off-site and take the short walk to the church. If you are willing, let us know, and we can provide you with more information.

• With construction equipment and dumpsters in place, traffic lanes will be tight. Thank you for your patience and extra caution.

As always, contact Dave Campbell or Walt Schuchmann if you have questions.