In 1889, Temecula constructed its first school building: a classic one-room, frontier-style schoolhouse. This humble building served the families of Temecula for over 25 years until the community outgrew it. In 1915, a group of Temecula residents, led by a woman named Freda Knott, envisioned a higher use for the building. They converted that schoolhouse into a church chapel and instituted many programs focused on helping children mature in their relationship with Jesus. Few could have imagined the lasting fruit of their labors.
Since 1915, “the chapel that Freda built” has been in constant use. As of 2022, it has been 107 years! That’s at least five generations of Biblical discipleship, Vacation Bible Schools, AWANA programs, and so much more.
Imagine the stories that little chapel could tell if those walls could talk! And it’s all because a group of God’s followers was faithful. Freda and her friends invested in the kingdom of God. In short, they started a legacy. One that would far surpass their generation, their children’s generation, and even their grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s generations!
In 2015, Reliance Church was passed the baton of Freda’s legacy when we moved onto our new church property on Santiago road. Not only did we immediately begin using “the chapel that Freda built” for a multitude of ministry programs, but we made plans to expand the campus and our ministry operations there. Once again, a small group of Temecula residents was at work building a legacy.
The legacy of Reliance Church is not the buildings we build but rather the people we build. Toward that end, the buildings we build are like a family car. It’s not the car that is important, but the family you put in the car. The car simply serves as the vehicle that helps get your family safely and efficiently to their destination. Likewise, Reliance Church is a family of believers united in Christ and dedicated to making disciples, and our buildings serve as vehicles in that process.
In June of 2018, we completed the construction of Phase 1. This included a new sanctuary building, four portable classroom buildings, and some minor improvements to our chapel building, all integrated into a working campus. The completion of Phase 1 provided our church family with a functional base of operations from which to make disciples and plant churches.
Now we have the opportunity to launch phase 2.
The Plan
Phase 2
Phase two of the development plan aims to enhance our outdoor experience with the addition of a beautiful, weather-resistant shade structure in our courtyard. This new feature will create a comfortable, sheltered space where you can gather with friends and family for fellowship, relaxation, and outdoor events all year round. Along with the shade structure, we’re also introducing a more permanent, fully-equipped coffee and refreshment center, ensuring that you’ll always have access to your favorite beverages while you enjoy the space. Whether you’re attending a special event or simply unwinding with a coffee in hand, this improvement is designed to provide a welcoming, enjoyable environment for all.
Phase 2, Courtyard Shade Canopy & Coffee Kiosk Cost: $400,000
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Phase 3
Phase Three of our campus development plan represents an important milestone in our journey of growth and service. This phase involves the expansion of our current sanctuary, adding 400 much-needed seats to accommodate our growing congregation. With this addition, we can continue to make full use of our existing space while enhancing capacity in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
One of the key features of this expansion is the inclusion of retractable partition walls, which provide incredible flexibility. The new space can be transformed into two separate multi-purpose rooms, each seating 200 people. This versatility will allow us to offer a wide range of classes, programs, and events throughout the week to better serve our community.
Beyond the expanded sanctuary and flexible classroom spaces, this addition will also provide much-needed office space for our administrative staff, allowing them to work more effectively and support the growing needs of our church.
Phase 3, Sanctuary Expansion Cost: $2 million
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Phase 4
Phase four is the construction of a brand-new Children’s Ministry building that will replace the current temporary B modular (5,700 square feet). This new, two-story building will be 10,500 square feet and purpose-built to serve Reliance Kids. With nine new classrooms, this expansion will not only increase our ability to serve more children, but also provide much-needed space for other ministries across our campus. This new facility will enhance discipleship, training, and ministry opportunities for both Reliance Kids and our entire church community.
Phase 4, Classroom Building Cost: $4 million
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Phase 5
Phase five involves the construction of a brand-new Youth and Children’s Ministry building, replacing the temporary “D”, “E”, and “F” Modulars (4,320 square feet). This modern, two-story facility will span 12,000 square feet, offering five new classrooms for our Reliance Kids department and two large assembly spaces for our Junior High and High School departments. The new building will provide expanded opportunities for discipleship, training, and ministry, benefiting not only the Reliance Kids & Youth but also our entire church community.
Phase 5, Children’s and Youth Building Cost: $6 million
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