The decision to shut the building as a place of worship was made after the congregation agreed that maintenance costs had become too high to meet.
Supporters stressed the importance of this line, to enable isolated residents in rural villages to shop for essentials and reach medical appointments.
The plan, which eyes 17,000 new homes over its lifetime, has been in development since 2016 and will now be examined by the secretary of state.
The new art installation was carved by a local craftsman, after community organisation Branchlines made a successful bid for a £1,000 grant.
Damian Prior says the new business is based on building lasting relationships with home sellers, from valuation all the way through to completion.
Get your binoculars out and spot the many varieties of birds taking up residence at Lackford Lakes this month.
From the field to your cup, water plays an integral role in giving us quality coffee flavour
Fundraising has continued apace for the community campaign, which is seeking a judicial review of the planned land sale to a private developer.
