This is a general outline of the building process. We have not included pictures of our sanctuary here because it must be experienced in person!
Site Search: 2000 through Spring 2002
Visitation of eight properties
Unsuccessful bids on three properties
Choice of architect
Property Purchased: Summer, 2001
Property bid accepted
Member discussion
Ballot approval
Final purchase arrangements
Congregational Design “Charrette”: January 12, 2002
Education on design process
Presentation by Fellowship of UCC Architects coordinator
Workshops on selecting on design themes
Discussion of differences between theological and secular aspects
Presentation to Congregation at Spring Meeting: April 7, 2002
Consensus on preliminary floor design
Working three-dimensional model
Preliminary Design Acceptance: September, 2002
Exterior Design Concepts
Conditional Use Permit Applications: November, 2002
Planning Department/Commission Approval: August, 2003
Revised Preliminary Design Submitted and Accepted:
June, 2004
Building Permit Application Submitted:
May, 2005
Building ConstructionBegun:
March, 2006
Building Opening (ground level):
March, 2008
Sanctuary Opening:
September, 2008
Final Certificate of Occupancy:
October, 2008
Celebration Sunday
April 19, 2009