Building a lasting foundation

FOREST CITY CHURCH BUILDING FUND

For years, God has been faithfully growing the good work He began in this building on the corner of Kingsway and Imperial. Lives have being changed. Families have found community. People continue to encounter Jesus and begin life changing relationships with Him.

With four fruitful years already under our belts as Forest city Church - and as our church continues to grow, we believe it’s important to continue to intentionally steward the space God has given us both to accommodate the growth and life we are experiencing now and prepare it for future generations.

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WHY THIS MATTERS

Our building is more than a facility.

It’s where:

Kids learn about Jesus for the first time
Students find belonging
Families worship together
People in our city find hope
Community gathers throughout the week

And not just on Sundays. Throughout the week, our building continues to serve — as a daycare, a workplace, and a gathering space for the community.

In a city where space is limited, we believe this building is a gift to steward well — for today and for generations to come.

Our Current Project: Daycare & Kids Centre Expansion

Our goal: $250,000

This project will:

Improve our Sunday Kids environments
Creating age-specific classrooms that allow us to better care for and engage children at every stage.

Expand daycare capacity
Adding 16 new daycare spaces to help meet the significant childcare demand for families in Burnaby.

Create welcoming, flexible spaces
That can serve both ministry needs and community events throughout the week.

This isn’t simply about renovations — it’s about preparing this building to serve our city for decades to come.

The blueprint

Financial Update

We believe transparency matters.

Hear from our Council Treasurer as he shares an update on the church’s financial health, the building fund, and why this renovation and daycare expansion is a wise step for the future of Forest City Church.

Since 2022 OVer $400k has been invested in The building fund projects

Thank You!

Expanded & Updated key ministry spaces (toddler room, nursery, parents’ room, prayer room)

Moved “Quiet Parents Room” upstairs to a larger room to accommodate many families
Created separate Toddler & Baby play areas
Created a Prayer Room
Refreshed and updated bathroom space in new Parents Room
Updated staff offices & added more work areas
Replaced flooring and drywall from previous water damage in nap room in the Daycare /Kids’ Church “Gym”
Upgrade balcony railings to safety code compliance and more efficient sight lines for balcony attendees

2021-2022 Initial Renovations Before Launch

2025-2026 Facility upgrades

Renovations So Far

See some of the biggest changes your generosity has funded!

Refreshed high-traffic areas including new flooring, paint, lighting

Lounge • Cafe • Lobby • Exterior • New Back Main Entrance

Daycare Nap Room / Kids Church "Gym" After

Because of your generosity, we’ve already been able to:

Begin infrastructure upgrades

2022 - Initial Renovations before launch ($220k)
2023 - Exterior water drainage updated ($20k)
2024 - New water line and updated exterior lights ($10k)
2025 - New balcony, toddler space, auditorium projector/screen & renovated office space ($110k)
2026 - New boiler and new flooring for nap room ($40k)

….And that’s not all!

HOW YOU CAN take Part

We invite you to:

Pray for wisdom and provision
Ask God how He might lead you to give
Partner with us financially

Whether it’s a one-time gift or a monthly commitment, every contribution moves the vision forward.

Please note: When giving online - please designate your giving to “Building Fund”

WAYS TO GIVE

building for tomorrow

This isn’t simply about improving a building - it’s creating and stewarding this place for all that happens within - currently and in the future.

We’re creating space for salvations.
For baptisms.
For healing.
For community.
For generations to come.

Thank you for being part of what God is building at Forest City Church.