Mukilteo Presbyterian, with its ambitious outreach goals and desire to be a spiritual community center, was no longer in the heart of town. However, Mukilteo Presbyterian now owns land closer to the new center of Mukilteo. About two years ago, the church bought the Nelson farm, a five-acre plot on 84th Street SW, east of the Speedway. Major thoroughfares, schools, neighborhoods, and Harbour Pointe Retirement Center are all nearby. Becker Architects of Kirkland has drafted new church plans.
Drawings show a large sanctuary, administrative offices, community rooms and a food bank.
Ample space and parking means the church can host more events and lectures, and better serve those in need. Also, the church hopes to start a preschool at the new site. I think it s a really exciting thing for this church and for the community, Mukilteo Presbyterian s Administrative Secretary Beth Smith said. We re here to be a service to people. That s where faith and community spirit play key roles.