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SPOT THE CAMPUS UPDATES

by Robbi Rice Dietrich

One of the games I enjoyed as a child was in a monthly magazine where the reader was presented with two similar photos and asked to identify the differences between the two. Some were easy to spot while others were not obvious and could easily be missed. Such is the case with the capital campaign-funded changes going on our campus if you were to compare photos from six months ago to now.

Improvements to the parking lot surfaces and lighting, replacement of the perimeter fence and retaining wall, and landscaping are changes easy to spot. Other external changes you might not notice are upgrades to the Memorial Garden, power washing and masonry repairs on buildings, and improvements to ensure safety and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An easy to spot change was the scaffolding on the outside of the sanctuary for replacing the current slate roof with energy-generating solar tiles. Harder to spot is the new HVAC equipment that’s been installed, although you may feel the difference with more comfortable and consistent temperature inside the church. The skylights in the Gathering Space and in the sanctuary roof have been replaced to improve lighting and eliminate leaks.

Inside you’ll find another easy change to spot – Roper Hall’s new paint, LED lighting, ceiling surface, millwork, and flooring. Take a closer look and you’ll find new security cameras and thermostats. Bigger changes are coming: Roper Hall Kitchen: Renovation design plans are now complete. Next, we’ll obtain bids, and per insurance requirements, a general contractor will be selected to oversee the work.

Sacristy Renovation: Initial plans include the addition of 700 square feet of additional space, doubling the amount of storage space and correcting traffic flow within the area. This work will begin once the improvements in Roper Hall and Kitchen are completed, final design are approved, and costs and cash flow are confirmed.

Church Improvements: Lighting levels have been obtained at various locations and times throughout the Sanctuary. For an idea of how the lighting will improve here, note the new brightness of Roper Hall. We’re in the process of negotiating detailed architectural services for improvements to the Sanctuary.

Infrastructure Sustainability Fund: Over $860,000 has been transferred from Capital Campaign pledges into this fund. It represents the commitment we have as a parish to have funds available to properly maintain our buildings and grounds in the future.

Keep a sharp eye out for changes as you come to Transfiguration - we hope you are pleased with what you see.

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