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“Look at those pipes!” “Is that picture really of our first church?” “What’s that hidden window in the Columbarium?” “How does Marcel get up on the altar to acolyte?” You, our fellow church members, have been looking at our facilities with fresh eyes and good questions. Appreciatively, the Building-Renewal Committee members are listening and noting observations, and learning as well as teaching. While our corporate attention focuses on Lent and Holy Week, our assessments are on-going. Currently, we are identifying and ultimately selecting an architect who needs to fit us in the same way our clergy, staff, and volunteers do: eager to live the mission and vision at St. Mark’s and doing so with the energy and skill that is at a level of excellence.
In researching architectural firms, your survey responses and our individual interviews guide us in assuring the right fit for this important work. Initially last Fall, the Vestry and the Rector found the right fit in consulting liturgical architect, Robert Habiger; now, the Renewal Committee is working on attracting our next professional guide. Not only are we committed to reporting weekly in The Messenger, but also, at any time, we are eager to hear in listening what you are thinking and observing.
Here are the “ears” of the Body of Christ -- exclusive of the Rector, Senior Warden, and Music Director, and Consulting Architect – who will best serve our true heart: Co-chairs: Maribelle Ogilvie and Stretch Cole; Members: Heather Gaume, David Hardy, Tim McIntire , Liz Reardon, and Marcel and Stephanie Vároz.
Finally, do us a favor, please. Since everyone has signed up for Holy Saturday spruce up – it’s described as All-Parish Cleanup, after all – in whatever indoor or outdoor endeavor you engage, keep your eyes open and report to us any observations or ideas. Now is the time for us to take stock in order to actively guide our dreams, plans, and actions.
Onward, then, in this journey of Building Things Beautiful for God in our Community!
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