Central Schwenkfelder Church Announces
the Completion and Dedication of the
CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Central Schwenkfelder Church is pleased to announce the completion of the Central Community Center, a new 17,000 square foot building located at 2067 Steelman Road in Lansdale (Worcester Township) , adjacent to the church. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration was held on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Groundbreaking for the Center took place in January, and the congregation has enjoyed seeing it progress throughout 2011, the church's 60th year. Various Sunday School classes presented time-capsule items to be sealed at the Community Center, to commemorate the church's 60th anniversary and the building's dedication.
The Central Community Center is being dedicated to Allen M. Koehler, a beloved church and community leader. Mr. Koehler, a resident of Lansdale, has been an inspiring mentor to youth and adults alike as an elementary school teacher and principal, Sunday School superintendant, youth group advisor, and mission trip leader. Over the years he has also cheerfully served on various boards and still leads the Bethel Bible Class, which he began in 1974. The ceremony will include a short address from Mr. Koehler.
The Central Community Center includes a state-of-the art gymnasium, kitchenette area with café, two multi-purpose activity rooms, a youth lounge, assembly area and an office. A new soccer field will also be developed using the soil from the site's excavation. The facility will benefit Central's congregation and the surrounding community as an ideal venue for:
- Recreational offerings like basketball, volleyball and soccer leagues for youth and adults
- Exercise classes and family gym nights
- Youth group meetings and activities
- Book clubs, lecture series, support groups and Bible studies for community participation
- Informal worship
Community members interested in inquiring about using the facility may call the church office at 610-584-4480 or email the Center's Coordinator at ActivitiesCoordinator@centralschwenkfelder.com See our Guidelines posted here.
PICTURES OF THE OPENING
The Clemens Gymnasium, named in Honor of Kenneth W. and Frances G. Clemens, Whose Vision, Commitment, and Support have brought our church many blessings including the Central Community Center, September 11, 2011.
Allen Koehler stands at the reception desk during the celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Central Community Center, which is dedicated to him for his many years as a church and community leader, and mentor to youth and adults.
Ribbon Cutting
Church leaders and Worcester Officials at the ribbon cutting ceremony, September 11, 2011.
