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Shine as a Light Renovation |
A Unanimous Vote at the Annual Parish Meeting Moves Us Forward
The parish gathered in the nave for the annual meeting on Sunday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Oran Warder presided at an informative and inspiring meeting in which the members of the parish reviewed the year's budget, heard reports on our Lazarus Ministry and ministry in Sudan, and heard from Mr. Steve May, Senior Warden. Our rector's award of being made an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Renk, Sudan was also presented. The highlight of the meeting, however, was the unanimous approval by the congregation to move forward with the Shine as a Light Campaign, thereby renovating Wilmer Hall and Damascus House with funds from generous individuals and approving the debt necessary for the project. The deliberate time and efforts necessary to communicate the needs of and for this project came to fruition on that Sunday. After the approval vote was taken, we gave thanks together, singing the doxology with zeal.
Ramping Up for Phase 2—Norton Hall Renovations
The Parish at the March 12 annual meeting approved unanimously plans for a $5,895,000 Phase 1 renovation of Wilmer and Damascus House to begin in fall 2006. The Vestry wants to thank all parishioners who have pledged their support to the Shine as a Light campaign. With your financial commitments, St. Paul's has the resources needed to begin Phase 1 of a long-overdue renovation of our parish buildings and facilities.
The Parish-approved Building Program also calls for a continuation of the Shine as a Light campaign to fund the remaining $590,000 cost of a Phase 2 renovation of Norton Hall. Key elements of the Norton Hall renovations include a new handicapped-accessible Garth entrance to Norton Hall and other building improvements. The Vestry wants to hear from families who have said that they are still considering a new or extended capital campaign pledge. With your help, St. Paul's can proceed directly with Phase 2 Norton Hall renovations in addition to Phase 1 renovations to Wilmer and Damascus House. If you are able to support the Shine as a Light campaign, please contact St. Paul's director of stewardship Katherine Murphy.
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