Church Basement
The main room, set up for Cornerstone Confirmation class.
 Couches, used for HS Sunday School |
 Game tables in basement |
Major: Youth Ministry
Minor: Activities, Large Gatherings/Classes, Social
What’s it used for?
- Cornerstone Confirmation classes meet here around 5 tables on Thursday evenings.
- High School Sunday School on the couches and around tables, depending on the lesson.
- Remix (6th-8th grade youth) events.
- Crossroads (9th-12th grade youth) events.
- Sue Steege’s short courses.
- Ladies AA group.
- Events (classes, seminars, training, etc.) for 60-100 people around tables.
What’s are the challenges?
- Many electrical outlets don’t work.
- There is no dedicated sound system.
- There is no dedicated projection system.
- Furniture is in poor condition.
- Lighting is average.
- Stage is unusable for activities as it’s currently used for storage of existing movable stage.
- There is no functional kitchen/food serving area.
What’s the vision?
- Upgrade core utilities (electrical, plumbing, ventilation).
- Convert stage area into Café with comfortable seating, a la Panera Bread or Starbucks.
- Add moveable wall to stage to section off Café into a separate classroom for Sunday School and small meetings that require a more intimate setting.
- Add kitchenette for light cooking and food warming duties.
- Add digital projection wall and mounted equipment.
- Add sound system design for voice amplification and background music.
- Upgrade furniture to include 2-3 seating areas for 5-7 people for use in small group discussions.
- Remove accordion dividers.
- Add curtains that can be used for temporarily closing off a section of the main room into a usable classroom.
- Replace existing lighting with a combination of dimmable and on/off style lights.
- Add storage space for the movable stage.
- Add storage space for sound and computer equipment.
Stuff We’re Thinking About
- Eric suggested the possibility of using the basement as an alternative worship venue.
Jesus Jungle, at the foot of the stairs.
Major: Youth Ministry
Minor: Meetings of 12-18 people
What’s it used for?
- 7th-8th Grade Sunday School.
- Vacation Bible School Station.
What are the challenges?
- Some electrical outlets don’t work.
- Room configuration is a challenge.
What’s the vision?
- Convert the room to a nice conference room, complete with large table, chairs and AV equipment for projection and laptops.
- Add some cabinets/counter tops and a sink to allow for light food and drink preparation.
Compassion, also known as the "old" kitchen.
Major: Youth Ministry
Minor: Small meetings of 5-10 people
What’s it used for?
- 6th Grade Sunday School.
- Small meeting space.
What are the challenges?
- Cabinets/Counters take up unnecessary space.
- Water damage in the ceiling from utility sink on 1st floor.
- Water damage to floor tiles.
- Poor drainage in floor.
What’s the vision?
- Divide the room into two spaces. The smaller space would be a dedicated prayer chapel, the larger would remain a small classroom.
- Repair leaks in pipes.
- Replace flooring.
The mechanical room, off the basement.
Major: Mechanical Equipment
Minor: Maintenance supplies/equipment
What’s it used for?
- Boiler heats the church.
- Utility sink for cleaning in the basement.
- Electrical panels/circuit breakers for basement.
- Main power for the facility.
What are the challenges?
- Boiler works, but is 50 years old and inefficient.
- Leaky pipes in the room.
- Poor sink access for mopping.
What’s the vision?
- Replace boiler.
- Update sinks.
- Replace piping as needed.
