Planning is Underway for Changes to Sunday Services and More Starting in March
Stage A of Renovation
The Construction Task Force is working hard to prepare the way for construction activities to begin in early March. For the past two weeks, we have been addressing outstanding concerns prior to the start of construction on March 6. We have consulted with key stakeholders to determine when and where various activities of the congregation will take place in the initial stage of the renovation.
Construction activities can be grouped into four stages. Stage A will run from March 6 to approximately June 9, 2023. The first part of demolition–including three weeks of asbestos abatement–will occur during this stage. We expect major disruptions to weekday activities due to demolition noise and other construction activities.
Check out these drawings to see which areas will be unavailable during Stage A.
Despite these disruptions, we are excited to announce that Sunday worship services and religious education activities will continue to be held on campus!
Starting March 12 and for much of the duration of Stage A, Cedar Lane will hold in-person worship services in the Chapel and religious education classes in the Chalice House. We will continue to livestream worship on YouTube for anyone who prefers to join us from home. Additional details for specific activities will be posted next week..
We are so pleased to welcome back Construction Task Force co-chairs, Maryann Dillon and Greg Falcigno, who, along with Rev. Abhi Janamanchi and several other UUs from Cedar Lane and the surrounding area, enjoyed a Pilgrimage to India this past month. Welcome back, friends! Many thanks to Board Chair Bob Essink who facilitated meetings of the task force while you were away.
Volunteers Needed
We are grateful to all who are helping the logistics team clean out areas of the building that will be unavailable during construction. If you haven’t been able to help out yet, and would like to pitch in, never fear! Our logistics team is holding workdays in the next few weeks to help clean out affected areas.
Sign up for one or more of the following dates
Saturday, February 11, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM - Chalice House
Monday, February 20, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM - Main Building
Sunday, February 26, 12:30 PM-4:30 PM - Main Building
Sunday, March 5, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM - Main Building
How to Stay Informed
The Construction Task Force Communications Team will share regular updates with the congregation throughout the renovation process. These will be updated regularly under the Building a New Way project on the Where Love Works site. To receive regular email updates about the progress of the construction project, please subscribe at the bottom of this page.
