From Mini-golf to Ministry: Church Celebrates New Chapter

RAINBOW: A newly renovated church space opened its doors this weekend during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew community members, partnering congregations, and several of the individuals who helped transform the once-commercial building into a worship center.

Dour Fairrington, the church’s pastor, led the ceremony, began by thanking the many volunteers and supporters who contributed to the month-long renovation. Attendees who had worked on the project were asked to raise their hands, prompting a round of applause.

Two contributors received particular recognition: Scott, who ended up working alongside Fairrington nearly every day for a month after initially being asked for just a few days of help, and Art, lauded for his matching aesthetic vision, detailed planning, and coordination of supplies and décor.

Representatives from neighboring congregations were also acknowledged for attending.

The building itself carries a long and varied past. Over the years it has housed a restaurant, miniature golf course, bike shop, outdoor shop, quilt shop, and most recently a clinic. Fairrington said the congregation hopes to add a meaningful new chapter to that history by creating a trusted, safe, and welcoming place for worship and community gathering.

The ceremony concluded with a prayer of thanksgiving, asking for God’s continued provision and protection over the newly dedicated space. Before closing, the speaker turned to acknowledge his wife, Cheri, calling her “the neck” supporting his role as “the head” of the organization and crediting her steady commitment over the past five years as essential to making the project possible.