Every Member Canvass Continues! This
year the focus of our Every Member Canvass is the three-legged
footstool. We chose it because of the visual it provides as we talk
about the redundancy of “3’s” in our worship life. We speak of the
Triune God; the three statements we make in Emmanuel’s mission
statement about our spiritual community being “Deep in Faith, Rich in
Love, Bold in Mission”; the historical focus of the Episcopal church on
the three legs of scripture, tradition, and reason; and, in this year
and this place, the three financial legs of the Behold Campaign, our
Mission work, and the program or “Operating” budget.
We have
seen our Vestry, our Senior and Junior Wardens, and our faithful
community come together to provide leadership as we experienced the
transition from the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Jacob Owensby to the
loving and healing ministry of the Rev. Hope Benko, the wise anchoring
service of the Rev. Dr. Warren Crews and the Rev. Rod Wiltse, the
heartfelt labor of our Deacons Ebenshade and Naylor, and especially the
work of our parish staff.
What a remarkable and visible
blessing it is to have these people care for us as we journey along, in
this community, in this place, in this time. From January to August,
we traveled without a Rector; however, we had an abundance of faithful
servants who acted as good shepherds and stewards for our flock.
Now
it is time for those of us who have been blessed to contemplate the
manner and kind of our own service, our own shepherding and
stewardship. It is time to prayerfully contemplate our circumstances
and our pocketbooks and to consciously and conscientiously decide upon
a pledge amount that represents our treasure, in addition to our
stewardship of time and talent. As good stewards we all recognize the
responsibility of the shepherd to husband resources in such a manner as
befits their flock and enables their family to endure as life tests
them. The family of Emmanuel has been tested this last year and will be
tested in the days to come. It is time for each of us to meditate,
pray and choose to be fiscally responsible shepherds of this flock
among which we graze and live and love.
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Please take the time to contemplate and discuss and decide as a family
what your response to this year’s Every Member Canvass will be. Brett Newcomb, Every Member Canvass Chair 2009
Green Issues Considered in Construction of New Building Addition Exciting
progress is evident with the Behold Project. The steel framework has
been erected (see photo, below) for the addition and the kitchen is now
open for business, albeit still in final stages of
renovation/clean-up. The following is a list of areas where the
architects and builders have taken environmental (green) issues into
consideration in constructing our new building:
1. Steel beams are made of recycled metals 2. Carpet of recycled materials 3. Building exterior of natural stone quarried within 500 miles of St. Louis, has natural insulating properties 4. Low VOC paint – does not emit noxious fumes 5. Convenient trash enclosure to include items for recycling 6. High efficiency HVAC system – Variable Refrigerant Valve Control – more efficient and provides more frequent air exchanges and better quality of air 7. Automated double front doors which conserve heating and cooling 8. Energy efficient windows which do not leak air 9. Energy efficient refrigerator and freezer in kitchen 10. New hood for stove which does not 'steal' air conditioned air from dining room 11. Automated system for heating/cooling – automatically turns temperature down and up 12. Durable, stainless steel cabinetry, which has a longer life than wood cabinets and are easier to sanitize 13. VCT flooring in nursery and lower level made of recycled materials and more durable 14. Ceramic flooring in entry is durable and low-maintenance 15. New hood for dishwasher removes humidity and soap odors 16 . Improved and more energy efficient lighting in kitchen and new addition 17. "Green" lighting specialist will be consulted for lighting in new addition and, where possible, for existing building
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Benefits of Addition and Renovation
7,000 sq. foot addition – new construction
• Elevator which services all three floors; provides accessibility to 80% of our building
Ground Floor • Clearly defined, covered, week-day entrance to building • Two-room nursery suite with diapering area and hand-washing for child-care givers; child-size toilet and hand-washing • An additional ground floor class room • Classrooms will be carpeted
Second Floor • Three classrooms /meeting rooms • Open waiting area also suitable for a small group meeting • One of the three classrooms will have a three-way mirror to provide a dressing area for brides and their attendants. • All of these areas will be carpeted
Lower Level • Elevator access to existing classroom, vesting, and storage areas • Two handicapped accessible bathrooms, each with a shower • Storage area of 470 sq. ft.
Existing areas to be renovated
Kitchen • Replace cabinets with new, stainless steel cabinetry • New ceiling and lights • New hood for stove with fire suppression capability • Heating and Cooling
Clergy Suite • Rector’s office and conference room to be re-located to current nursery area • Associate Rector’s office re-located to current nursery area
Restroom facilities • New handicapped accessible restroom adjacent to current accessible restroom on main floor • Two handicapped accessible restrooms to be added where current Associate Rector’s office is now
Finishes • Exterior of building to be natural stone, in a color which blends with existing stone façade of building • Roof to be shingled in a color which blends with our slate roof
1. How did we get here? What is the timeline to date of studies, committees?TheBuilding Use Committee was formed in 2004 to study the use of thebuilding by all ministries and interested parishioners. An extensivereport was prepared in early 2005 that made recommendations to thevestry and prioritized additional space requirements to serve existingministries. In 2005, the Facility Visioning Committee was formed toturn the requirements into a plan. An Architect was hired and thevision was presented to the parish. In 2006 the Campaign ExploratoryCommittee was formed to ‘explore’ the feasibility of a CapitalCampaign. RSI was hired in 2007 to guide us and help us understand ourtrue potential. Vestry approved a Capital Campaign. TheFacility Visioning Committee 2 was formed in the summer of 2008 tofinalize the construction documents and supervise the constructionprocess.
2. Why are we considering this project? What does it address?The Building Use Committee uncovered certain needs. This project addresses accessibility, nursery/multi-use rooms to support Christian Formation and other meetings, and kitchen renovation.
3.What is the scope of the project? Where will the addition be located? How many sq. ft. of new space? How many sq. ft. of renovated space?The2-story with partial basement addition will be located south of the BigBend entrance. It will consist of 7100 new square feet consisting of(6) 500 square feet classrooms, (1) 250 square foot classroom, (1)storage room, (1) elevator servicing three levels, (1) stairway servingthree levels and (1) new entry. In addition, 2400 square feet of theexisting building will be renovated: specifically the Kitchen, 2ndfloor offices as well as cosmetic upgrades to the dining room and othercommon areas.
4. What will be the benefits to people?Allthree floors of Emmanuel Church (with the exception of Jones Hall) willbe accessible via elevator and stairs. The nursery and ChristianFormation rooms will be more conveniently located. There will be moreclassroom space for Christian Formation on Sundays and for small groupmeetings during the week. The kitchen space and appliances will bemore efficient and updated.
5. Will our Memorial Garden be affected by the changes?No, the Memorial Garden will continue to be sacred ground.
6. What about Jones Hall?TheFacilities Visioning Committee considered renovating Jones Hall first,but the costs did not justify this approach. For the same amount ofmoney as we will spend on our current plan, we would be able to bringJones Hall “up to code,” but not gain any additional space. We wouldlose the third floor and its three classrooms, since there is only oneemergency fire exit. The renovation of Jones Hall will remain aprospect for a later phase of Emmanuel’s building program.
7. Is expansion possible in the future?Yes, the design of the addition considers future growth on the south side of the property.
8. When will construction start? Finish? Groundbreakingceremony is planned for April 26, 2009. Construction is scheduled tobegin in the spring of 2009 and be completed in the Fall of 2009.
9. Who is our architectural firm? RiddleDesign is our architectural firm. They were selected by the FacilityVisioning Committee in 2005 (and approved by the Vestry) after anextensive evaluation and bidding process. www.riddledesign.us
10. What additional operating expenses will we incur after the building is completed? Therewill be a percentage increase in utilities. Some of this may be offsetby increased energy efficiency of new appliances. A revised sextonschedule will accommodate changes to our space without increasing costsor personnel.
11. What will the exterior materials consist of?Theexterior of the addition will be made of complimentary materials to thestone of the church (most likely a masonry product).
Every Member Canvass Continues!
Green Issues Considered in Construction of New Building Addition
