Worship Center
The sanctuary, set up for the Jami Smith concert.
 The Loft in the Sanctuary. |
 Eye level while sitting in the Loft. |
Major: Worship
Minor: Large Events, Meetings
What’s it used for?
- Two worship services on Saturday evening.
- Two worship services on Sunday morning.
- Large events (Power Team, Jami Smith, etc.)
- Band rehearsal.
- Voters Meetings.
What are the challenges?
- Stained glass windows are in need of repair, causing leaks which in turn damage the paint.
- Video projector is under-powered for the room.
- The projection screen covers the cross when it’s down.
- Chancel is uneven, which is a challenge for dramas.
- Overflow seating in the loft can’t see everything happening in the chancel.
What’s the vision?
- Repair stained glass area.
- Repaint walls.
- Change projection system to improve quality of picture and aesthetics of the room.
Stuff We’re Thinking About
- How do we improve visibility for the seating in the loft?
- What can be done to make the Baptismal Font more drama-friendly?
Lobby, as seen from main entrance.
 Bulletin Boards in the Lobby. |
 Lobby, as seen from Sanctuary. |
Major: Gathering space pre- and post-worship
Minor: Information delivery (bulletin boards, mailboxes, tracts), small receptions
What’s it used for?
- Bulletin boards are space to tack up information for wide range of ministries and purposes.
- Mailboxes for members to receive information and fliers.
- Food pantry drop-off.
- Displays with tracts.
- Coffee hour.
What are the challenges?
- Water damage in some areas.
- Paint is chipping in places.
- Bulletin boards aren’t kept up to date.
What’s the vision?
- Repair ceiling and walls.
- Repaint all walls.
- Remove most bulletin boards and replace with video monitors with up-to-date information.
Cry Room, off the Lobby.
Major: Cry room
Minor: Small meetings of 2-4 people
What’s it used for?
- Cry room for kids during worship.
- Food pantry storage.
- Archives room.
- Storage.
What are the challenges?
- Room is sub-par as a cry room due to decorations and quality of toys/furniture.
- Archive and storage space is poorly organized and difficult to access.
What’s the vision?
- Update the decor.
- Upgrade toys/furniture with an emphasis on kids.
June 25th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
The information about dramas reminded me that everytime we had a drama we had to contend with the baptismal font. While undeniably attractive in a traditional way, the design of the font makes it very difficult to move.
Suggest either replacing with a new font (built in somewhere?), repairing/rebuilding the current one (the HEAVY marble top, fragile wood body and HEAVY marble base is impractical, perhaps the top could be used to create new, or at the least find a way to add wheels or skids to move the font more easily.
Totally agree with the comments about the loft being impractical for seating, but I see no information in the vision to improve this. I think there is a certain population of folks that like sitting in the back (we are Lutherans after all!) and nicer seating with good sight lines would be a great addition to that space. I think some visitors also would like to be able to sit someplace where they can observe the service and not be overwhelmed by our admittedly friendly congregation.
Just some thoughts..
June 25th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Thanks for the suggestions, Joe! I’ve added both of them to a new section of the post titled “Stuff We’re Thinking About.”
July 4th, 2009 at 4:57 am
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