About the 1st Street Campus
This is more than a building—it’s a strategic base of operations in one of Huntsville's most rapidly developing neighborhoods.
- We’ve been gifted a structure that will become the future home of Redeemer.
- To prepare for this transition, we need to make strategic upgrades and improvements.
- We are studying the earliest we could move in.
Latest Updates
October 2025
58 piers are being installed around the perimeter of the structure and in the to-be-enclosed courtyard.
These will serve two main functions. First, they will arrest any future settling. The ground upon which West Huntsville is build is silty, having been a historic floodplain of Brahan Spring. This leads to settling over time. Second, the piers will provide a more secure foundation for the additional load a renovated building requires.
Each of these piers will be up to 14′ deep.
Saving these walls, rather than demolishing them and rebuilding, allows the building to remain in its existing footprint. Redeemer is grandfathered in and doesn’t loose square footage from setbacks. This allows us to retain about eight children and adult classrooms.
This process should take two weeks.
August 2025
Since closing on the property, our church body has gotten together and prepared the property for renovation. During this time, engineers, design teams, elders and staff have weighed in on design with our architect.
Why This?
Simply put, Redeemer is out of space again.
We’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth, and we’ve at a point where we may have to restrict or remove the things which we think make Redeemer special: our regular meals, classes, bible studies, and more. We increasingly run out of space (and time) on Sunday mornings.
What's The Opportunity?
The 1st Street Campus is nearly an entire city block where we can grow in multiple phases.
Aspirations: Phase I
- 250-person+ multipurpose assembly space for corporate worship and other events
- Hospitable lobby space
- Seven, dedicated Redeemer Kids rooms behind controlled-access
- Warming kitchen
- Hospitable bathrooms on first and second floors
- Dedicated student ministry space
- Three, dedicated adult masterclass rooms
Timeline
At the moment, we are not prepared to project a date when we’ll occupy the building. We are grateful for our continued relationship with First Cumberland, and we will remain there during the work phase.
Funding Progress
Initial Seed Goal: $750,000
Covers engineering, initial construction study, legal fees, abatements, architectural renderings, downpayment, etc.
Current Progress
How You Can Help
Pray
Seriously, this is the most important thing. Commit to pray for God to meet our needs at this facility. We've learned He really will answer them. We need his help.
Give
Make an initial contribution to Phase I. Craftsman, designers, and engineers need to feed their families, and workers are worthy of their wages.
Participate
Join one of our upcoming workdays to help move the renovations forward!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are we raising money for?
Great question! Phase I accomplishes everything necessary to move into the building:
- the removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials,
- the reconfiguration of classrooms to fit Redeemer Kids,
- the inclusion of Redeemer Students,
- security upgrades,
- hospitality touches, like updated bathrooms, lobby spaces (lacking at 1802!), and a coffee bar
- a multipurpose assembly area for corporate worship and more!
How do I give?
Simple, you can mail a check to Redeemer Church, 300 Pelham Ave SW 4A #264. Huntsville, AL 35801
Or you can give directly to the building program by donating to our “Future Fund.” Click here to donate.
Can I volunteer?
Yes! You don’t have to be a member or even a regular attender for that matter.
We’re extremely grateful that local churches have already reached out and indicated their intent to help us get this building ready for occupation as soon as possible.
If you’d like to participate in workday, fill out our skills survey to be sorted into a team.
What happens after Phase I?
While there is a site plan the city has approved, the long-term plans for Redeemer do not extend beyond a ten-year horizon. A campus master plan will be developed after we occupy the existing structure.