 We Are Growing
UUS is a busy, growing place. Your Board of Trustees and the Arts and Aesthetics committee have met with Tim Nachazel, our landlord, to describe the changes we want to see in our new space; met with each other to talk about paint, carpet, and new chair colors; met with our landlord again to present these design changes; and reviewed the final plans to confirm them. All this while everyone was getting ready for Christmas and shoveling out of the Blizzard of ’09.
If you’ve been to church recently, you’ve seen the
new floor plan during coffee hour on our electronic kiosk.
Here’s the latest update on the progress of all of the
above: The current occupants of our new space moved out at the end of
December. Tim has received approval from Loudoun County for our use of
the new space and (by the time you read this) he has filed for the
building permits. He is hoping to start construction in early January.
“What does that mean to me?” I hear you asking. I can
give you a general sense of what will be coming; specific dates will be
shouted from the rooftops when we have them.
First:
The new doorway openings to our new entry lobby will be outlined on the
wall. Everyone is invited to write memories and wishes about UUS and
our new space. (While this is not the usual UU way, you WILL have to
stay inside the lines!)
Second: Early this month,
construction will begin in our new space and some work will begin in our
current space. This will take place on a schedule coordinated with Rev
Anya to minimize inconveniences to our meeting and worship schedule.
Third: Late January or early February, it will be time
to “tear down this wall!” Well, not exactly, but it will be time to open
the space for our new sanctuary doors. We will have a “break through
the wall” party one Sunday after church services. Young and old alike
can take turns swinging a sledge hammer to the wall. And you REALLY have
to stay between the lines this time!
Fourth: At
some point during this process, we will be able to start moving some
things to our new space. When you see the announcements asking for help,
please respond as enthusiastically as you can with your time and
energy. All of the office furniture, equipment, and supplies will be
moved; some of the supplies from our storage closet will be relocated to
new storage space; and all of our kitchen stuff will be moved to our
new kitchen area.
Fifth: On Sunday, February 28,
we will have an official new space dedication service. This is a
tentative date, but we are hopeful.
Stay tuned! Updates will be broadcast via the UUS Announce list and on
our Facebook page. (Join the 25 fans of UUS and become a fan yourself.)
Bonnie Lepoff
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