Important Capital Project Update and Safety Reminders

We are excited to begin foundation work for the new Commons this week. Work continues on the North Drive, and the temporary walkway is in place for Sunday access from the Midtown Plaza parking deck. Please watch your step and take caution as you are using this walkway.

You will also note that a construction fence has been erected outside the Sanctuary on Peachtree Street as we begin access and aesthetic improvements in this space. This will temporarily close the main Narthex entrance to the sanctuary from Peachtree Street.

Please see below for more details on these impacts. To give you a preview of what the construction team is hard at work building, see renderings of our future spaces on the temporary walls in Fifield Hall, Founder’s Hall, and the North hallway.

Safety remains our top priority for staff, congregation, students, guests, and all campus visitors during our ongoing construction project. For your safety, it is critical that ONLY authorized construction personnel enter the construction zone – including the North Drive and designated parking areas.

Starting January 13th, the main Peachtree Street Narthex entrance to the Sanctuary will be closed.

• Sanctuary access from the exterior of the building will be available through the 16th Street Narthex entrance. The Peachtree Street Founder’s Hall entrance will be open on Sundays only.

• Interior entrances to the sanctuary will remain open throughout the week and weekend.

North Drive Closed:

• The North Drive by Fifield Hall is now closed for construction until Summer 2025. We have also lost some of our parking lot spaces nearest to North Drive.

• The construction gate to the North Drive may be periodically opened for construction purposes. Do NOT enter the North Drive or construction parking areas under any circumstances.

• While the North Drive is closed, pedestrian access from the Midtown Plaza parking deck to the North entrance and the temporary toilets will remain accessible on Sundays only.

Weekday Parking Lot Access:

Preschool drop-off and pickup is now routed through the Arts Center Way parking lot. PMO drop-off and pickup will happen along 16th Street.

• You will not be allowed to enter or exit the parking lot during carpool times (weekdays from approximately 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. and 12:50 – 3:00 p.m.).

• If you are visiting campus during the week, it is highly recommended that you park in the church parking deck across Peachtree Street. Please bring your parking ticket to the security desk for a validation sticker. A security officer escort to the parking deck will be available upon request.

• If you choose to park in the parking lot, be advised that all cars will be required to wait for the carpool line to be cleared before they are allowed to enter or exit the lot.

• Our security and facilities team will be outside during carpool enforcing these rules for the safety of our children.