East End United Methodist Church officials have enlisted three local companies to evaluate how to proceed following the early-March tornado that devastated their historic structure, with a 2021 construction start eyed.

Relatedly, the church's Judi Hoffman said in a release that the building — located near Five Points at 1212 Holly St. and generally considered one of the city’s most noteworthy houses of worship due to its history, design and location — is not expected to be reconstructed to precisely replicate the prior design. Specifically, challenges and costs related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, vehicular access, energy efficiencies and technology capabilities would almost certainly preclude such an effort.