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Background for the Restoring the Glory Project

We’ve known all along that lowering the Choir Loft and moving the Choir Rehearsal area to the main floor would require moving the Administrative Offices – we just didn’t know where.

After considering alternatives, we’ve concluded that the most cost-effective relocation would be to move the administrative offices to the lower floor, directly beneath where they are currently located. Not only is this the best choice from a cost standpoint, it better utilizes the Sanctuary Building. The building committee believes that it’s our charge to renovate the Sanctuary and not add additional square footage unless mandated. By keeping the administrative offices in the Sanctuary Building, we’re fulfilling that charge. The only square footage that will be added will be to enclose the ADA-mandated ramp from the sanctuary.

Within a month to six weeks, we hope to have plans, including a mock-up, and a total proposed cost to present to the congregation for approval in a Church Conference.

The capital campaign is tentatively scheduled for the first of next year, with construction starting immediately after the capital campaign.

Please continue to keep the work of the Building Committee in your prayers.

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• COST IS ESTIMATED AT $1.5-1.8 MILLION
• WE’RE KEEPING THE PEWS
• THE CHOIR LOFT IS BEING LOWERED FOR GREATER ACCESSIBILITY
• THE ATRIUM WILL BE BUILT FOR THREE REASONS:
• TO ENCLOSE THE RAMP REQUIRED BY THE “AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT”.
• TO PHYSICALLY UNITE THE CHURCH CAMPUS
• TO SPIRITUALLY UNITE THE CONGREGATION BEFORE AND AFTER CHURCH SERVICES
• REST ROOMS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE SANCTUARY
• ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WILL BE MOVED TO THE LOWER LEVEL
• THE CHANCEL AREA IS BEING ENLARGED
• AUDIO/VISUAL SCREENS WILL BE INCLUDED, AS WELL AS AN A/V BOOTH IN BALCONY
• THE ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL BUILDING WILL BE MAINTAINED
• RESTROOMS ON LOWER LEVEL WILL BE COMPLETELY REBUILT
• SANCTUARY BASICS WILL BE INCLUDED:
• COMPLETE ELECTRICAL RE-WIRING
• STAINED GLASS WINDOWS RE-WORKED
• PLASTER, LEAKS, PAINT AND CARPET
• LOWER LEVEL CATERING KITCHEN WILL BE UPDATED BUILDING
• COMMITTEE HAS ADDRESSED ALL CONCERNS OF SANCTUARY DESIGN COMMITTEE
• CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN ASAP AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ON MARCH 12, 2006
• AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!