This past summer we became increasingly concerned about significant deterioration of the concrete and exposure of the structural reinforcing steel on the bell tower, and north side buttresses. Looking at it you will immediately notice a section of the facing that has fallen off. In addition, much of the wood and stucco on the outside walls of the entire church have significantly deteriorated. In many places the wood is rotted or badly split and the stucco is in poor shape.

To assist with evaluation of these issues we hired the architecture firm of Lomonaco & Pitts architecture+ to inspect the exterior of the church and identify areas of greatest need. Upon completion of this inspection, they proposed a number of projects to fix the identified issues. This past fall we requested a formal proposal for these projects and had it put out for bids to a number of trusted contractors. In late December bids were returned and in cooperation with the Church Council the Trustees have contracted with a firm to do work on the bell tower and buttresses, repair the exterior wood and stucco, and paint the exterior of the church. This work will begin on or about April 1st and be completed by July 1st. The combined cost of these major projects is $93,000.