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.