Long Range Planning Committee
October 11th Presentation
October 21st Presentation
November 11th Presentation

BUILDING PROGRAM— Phase 2
Interactive color renderings of a concept plan for a new sanctuary were shown by our architect Ravi Waldon of Bignell Watkins Hasser in a presentation during our annual Congregational/ Corporation Meetings on the evening of Thursday, December 12 2002. Before the Building Committee completed its work, conceptual plans were developed for a new larger sanctuary for E.P. Church. Now that Phase One of the Master Building Plan has been built and we are in the process of paying off the short-term debt remaining on the project, we can begin to look forward to the second phase.

Phase Two would locate the new sanctuary at the head of the 2-story concourse begun in Phase One, in the area now serving as the parking lot adjacent to the kitchen. This section would have classrooms and special-purpose rooms on the lower level and a balconied sanctuary on the main level. An elevator will serve the three levels thus created. The main level might also house a vocal and instrumental music practice suite, and expanded administrative offices for our ministers and staff.

The sanctuary would be designed in an octagonal, polygonal or round shape with a tall steeple at its center. The stained glass window of our present sanctuary would be relocated there.

At this time Phase Two exists as a concept only, which in its present form today may or may not be well attuned to our vision as a congregation. Our pastors, elders, deacons and staff will be leading us in the particulars of how ministry growth requires additional facilities growth. The images as they are now developed are only one of many possibilities which may arise. A multi-year planning process could be required before construction plans can be authorized, and many other preparations will also be necessary.