
Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church
Melbourne, FL
Diocese of the Southern United States

Master Plan & Phased
Building Project
Church Expansion
Purpose
To ensure our facilities support the spiritual, educational, and community mission of the church.

Why This Project Is Needed
● Growing congregation and expanding ministries.
● Limited space for Sunday School, youth, and community events.
● Need for flexible, multi-purpose gathering areas.

Master Plan Overview
● A long-term plan designed to support our church’s growth over time.
● Focused on creating multi-purpose spaces for worship, education, and fellowship.
● Designed with flexibility, allowing rooms to serve multiple ministries.

Vision
● Address these limitations through a thoughtful, phased building plan.
● Create flexible, safe, and welcoming spaces that better serve our congregation.
● Build responsibly with stewardship, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

Why Build on Our Own Property?
● We already own this land, allowing us to move forward now, rather than delaying years for a new purchase.
● Our church has been rooted in this location for over 25 years, building deep spiritual and community ties.
● The Eau Gallie district is growing, making this a strategic and meaningful place to continue our mission.
● Purchasing new land comes with significant unknowns, including zoning and approval challenges for establishing
a house of prayer.
● The approved master plan demonstrates that our vision can be fully achieved on the land we currently own.

Timeline and Next Steps
● Design & planning: In progress.
● Permitting & approvals: Upcoming.
● Construction: Phase 1 to break ground in Summer 2026.
● Updates will be shared regularly with the congregation.
