From time to time the Elders on Session recognize that we have a need for items beyond what our annual budget would support.
More urgently needed items are list toward the top of the list below. Each of these items will support our ministry. Donors may give to the capital campaign which will fund items in the order listed unless a donor expressly desires to fund a particular item.
| Item Needed | Rationale | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| New Air Conditioning for Fellowship Hall | Replaced and funded. | $19,000 |
| East side Office Roof | Replaced and funded. | $11,900 |
| Improved Signage | Visitors unfamiliar with our property frequently try several doors. A few large signs would help visitors find us. | Fund as Maintenance item |
| New Air Conditioning for Sanctuary | Replaced and funded. | $35,000 |
| Automate lighting fixture at Fellowship Hall South entrance Ramp | Adding photocell to automatically light this ramp at night would improve safety for groups using our building. | Fund as Maintenance item |
| New Air Conditioning for Church offices | Existing units have exceeded their expected life by ~25 years. New units would improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and bring in fresh air. | $10,000 |
| Repair Sanctuary Roof | Roof leaks above sound system. | $15,000 |
| Church Office and Fellowship Hall Roof | Should be replaced due to age. Work should be completed when replacing air conditioning units. | $105,000 |
| New Air Conditioning for Weekday School Building | Existing units have exceeded their expected life by ~25 years. New units would improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and bring in fresh air. | $15,000 |
| Panic Bars | Technology changes since the church was built merit upgrading exit doors for a safe exit in an emergency. | $3,000 |
| Transept exit steps | Steps outside the transept exit are excessively steep for an emergency exit. | $1,500 |
| New Sanctuary LED Lighting Fixtures | LED lighting would provide improved efficiency, ability to dim lighting for special services, better light levels, and lower our operating costs. | $10,000 |
| Parking Lot repair and blacktop | Existing paving is cracked yielding a poor presentation to guests and visitors. | $40,000 |
| New Lighting Fixtures for the Sanctuary Stained Glass Window | LED lighting would increase visibility of this art work, reduce maintenance, and improve efficiency, and thus lower our operating costs. | $500 |
| Upgrade Men’s and Ladies’ Restrooms | Improved hospitality will help our visitors and members see that we appreciate them. | $30,000 |
| New LED Lighting Fixtures for the Weekday School Building | LED lighting would provide improved efficiency and lower our operating costs. | $24,000 |
| New counters and/or countertops for the Kitchen | Current Formica and wood tops are potential site for bacteria. New countertops would facilitate our community meals. | $3,500 |
| Glass doors from Narthex to Sanctuary | Make the Sanctuary more inviting. Conditional funding authorization. | $7,000 |
| Panels or Doors for Craft Room Shelves | Open shelves tempt children to explore the various supplies and distract them from lessons. | $2,000 |
| Renovate the Scout Hut | Upgrade would allow for use of this building other than for outside storage. | $200,000 |
| Folding Room Divider | This divider would permit having two events in Fellowship Hall at the same time. | $4,000 |
| 65′ x 75′ Pavilion between CE building and Scout Hut | A visible change to inspire the congregation for future multi-use programs. | $300,000 |