Reach Church – Raytown is currently under construction. They procured an expansive facility with additions over decades of use. It could be divided into the main sanctuary building, a “connector” leading to classrooms, chapel, and offices to the west. Furthermore, the facility includes an additional classroom wing to the south. Although the facility is primarily 2 stories, the sanctuary portion has mezzanine and support levels.
Above all, fellowship is key for Reach. Renovations basically reflect the communal gathering needs. First, the chapel widened with the removal of an abandoned storage space. Secondly, the classrooms were removed for a multi-purpose space. Both received a facelift with exposed structure ceilings, reworking of mechanical systems, and updated finishes and lighting. The spaces are supported with updated restroom facilities. The connector portion saw similar work. The interior walls were removed to increase size and promote circulation flow between the east and west sides.
Significantly, the sanctuary building saw the most change. The existing mezzanine was removed exposing the vaulted wood ceiling to the lobby. Consequently, a new wall was built in between the lobby and sanctuary. Beyond the new wall, the sanctuary received a new sound booth. There were egress challenges with the fellowship hall on the lower level. Additionally, Reach Church – Raytown has check-in station procedures for kids going to Sunday School. For those reasons, a new stairwell is constructed on the NE corner. Patrons can exit the fellowship hall with ease. Likewise, families can enter the stairwell from the exterior of the building, check-in, and kids head downstairs while adults head upstairs.
