Called Church Conference - Sunday, September 27

On Sunday, September 27 we will hold a business conference following morning worship in order to approve actions relating to the roof trusses in the sanctuary. Actions requiring congregational approval include...

1. Authorize contractor's contract at $1,123,675

2. Authorize steering committee to proceed with funding plan to raise $1.5 million

3. Authorize bank loan equal to pledges

4. Authorize commencement of other projects and contingencies depending on amount of funds received, to be prioritized by appropriate committees and the Diaconate.

Proposed Time Schedule for Project:

Sept. 20 Sunday: Called church informational meeting in Lewis Hall

Sept. 27 Sunday: Called church conference in Sanctuary

Sept. 30 Contracts signed

Oct. 1 Work begins in balcony area

Nov. 3 Work begins in Sanctuary (erect scaffolding at eastern end)

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service in Sanctuary

Jan. 3 Sunday: Last Service in Sanctuary for a brief period

Jan. 4 Monday: Work begins in balance of Sanctuary(move scaffolding further toward front; probably two separate moves)

Jan. 31 or Feb. 7 Sunday: Resume services in Sanctuary

April 1 Sanctuary visual work mostly completed

April 4 Easter Sunday services in Sanctuary