South Jacksonville Presbyterian
A New Chapter for San Marco
A building for worship, fellowship, and community life
South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church is entering an exciting season of growth with the addition of a new 6,700-square-foot building along Hendricks Avenue. More than just a campus expansion, this project is about deepening our presence in the San Marco community and creating space for connection, conversation, and flourishing.
The new facility includes:
- A 3,500-square-foot event space available for use by the congregation, local businesses, and neighbors.
- Dedicated space for children and youth ministries, meetings, and fellowship.
- A welcoming courtyard designed as an open gathering place for concerts, markets, and community events.
- A kitchen, offices, and flexible rooms to serve both church and community needs.
From the beginning, our vision has been to design a building that not only serves our congregation but also strengthens our ties with San Marco. With room to grow—including the future addition of a second story—we see this as a space where partnerships with nonprofits, local organizations, and neighbors can thrive.
As Pastor Adam Anderson has shared, “This building gives us the opportunity to be open to the community. It’s a blank canvas.”
This is more than construction. It is a sign of new life for our church and for our neighborhood—a story of resurrection, renewal, and shared hope for what lies ahead.
MOST ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers here.
We know it’s a little strange to see such major changes happening. Take a look through these frequently asked questions to learn more about what’s going on!
We’re building a flexible, welcoming space that will serve as a hub for the San Marco community. It’s designed to host everything from small group gatherings and community events to workshops, art classes, support groups, and more.
For a long time, our campus felt like it was mostly for us. But that’s not who we are anymore. We’re committed to thoughtfully stewarding every inch of our space on behalf of the broader community. This building is an expression of that commitment—created not just to sit in the neighborhood, but to serve the neighborhood.
We’re already planning a wide range of programs and gatherings: community meals, support for aging well, local nonprofit partnerships, creative events, and more. We want this to be a place where connection and care are possible for everyone.
We expect to break ground in the first quarter of 2025 and hope to complete construction in about a year.
We’d love for you to be part of what’s unfolding. You can:
– Give financially to support the building project.
– Share your ideas and dreams for how the space could be used.
– Sign up for email updates or join one of our upcoming listening sessions.
Whether you’re a neighbor, a local business owner, or someone who just wants to connect—we want to hear from you. This space is for you.
If you’d like to talk about making a contribution to help bring this exciting project to life, send us a note at welcome.to@sjaxpc.org. We’d love to start that conversation with you.