On June 6, 2009, the Facilities Planning Committee and the architectural firm of Barba and Wheelock presented a conceptual Master Plan, as well as two possibilities for phase one plans to the congregation. We are placing links to these plans on this page for your review!
Just click on the name of the plan to bring up a PDF format picture of each plan. You will likely want to click the "+" button on the screen to enlarge the plans so you can read the room names, etc. You will need Adobe Reader on your computer to open the files. If you do not have it yet, you may get a free download at www.adobe.com.
Remember, a MASTER PLAN is just that:
a plan for the future. We do not expect to be able to build all at once (unless we come upon some generous and forward-thinking donors!). As a congregation, we must prioritize what must and should come first, and we will begin that process in the fall of 2009.
The FIRST PHASE ideas are also just that--
ideas. Phase 1a includes the building of our new sanctuary, but is more costly that Phase 1b. The latter fits in our price range (according to our feasibility study) and uses the "new social hall" as an interim sanctuary, holding about 30-40 more chairs than we currently have. We need your feedback to determine our priorities. Of course the entire congregation will have an opportunity to vote on whether or when to begin a capital campaign to fund this exciting but challenging project. Much more discussion and detail is to come in the fall.
Remember also, that these are CONCEPTUAL plans--the details, including materials, style and design are yet to be worked out, and will come as we move farther down the path. Shape of the walls, ceiling structures, window patterns, design elements: all are yet to be determined. The sketches that were shown at the presentation were just simple ideas, and do not reflect what the final rooms will actually look like. The final design will be beautiful, spiritual, and reflect the personality of our congregation. But that design will come with the next stage in the process.
We want your comments. Please email our chair and send them along!
