Ambience

We aspire to an air of gracious welcome for parishioners and visitors. Efficiency is important, but hospitality, a sense of place, a spiritual home and a feeling openness are important. The main door, hallways and rooms should offer comfort and amenities appropriate to our mission. Consider using classroom doors with windows low enough that a child can see through. Clergy study doors may be solid for visual privacy.

Maintenance

Maintaining our buildings is integral to stewardship of our congregation's investment. We need construction materials designed for durability and easy of cleaning. We also need a master maintenance plan to indicate our determination to sustain a revitalized facility in top condition. The frayed carpet, cracked walls with unpainted repairs, vents with dust accumulation, toilets that wobble when you sit on them, sinks that leak etc. etc. portray a most unattractive image.

Entrance

Provide a gracious single main parish hall entrance. Except during services, entrance to parish hall, chapel and church are exclusively via this door. Provide wall case with space for postings on wall near entrance (e.g. This Week at Chapel of the Cross, etc. etc.) with space to stand and read that does not block entrance.

Hallways

Hallways should be wide, with high ceilings and good lighting to allow comfortable movement of large groups from one area to another. Provide wall cases at corners with space for posting announcements of events and directions to rooms.

Space Flexibility

With the exception of sacristies, program staff and clergy offices, rooms should be made as multi-purpose as possible.

Security

Anticipate security requirements appropriate for an urban parish. Main Parish Hall entrance requires a magnetic lock capable of visual monitoring by volunteer receptionist and by office staff when volunteer is unavailable. Chapel and Church doors have magnetic locks. Office and building section door locks magnetic where possible with ID card access to address ongoing key loss and shifting access requirements. Students need separate access to their lounge via side entrance using touchpad. Fire risk mandates sprinkler protection with smoke/heat alarms everywhere. Power outage events, sometimes lasting several days, mandates installation of a natural-gas emergency generator supporting emergency lighting, elevator egress, telephone operation, and continuous support of building magnetic door lock system. A building PA system is needed for emergency announcements such as tornado warning.

Clergy Studies

The clergy require space to read, contemplate and counsel. Thus the term "study" is more appropriate than "office" for this group of individuals. Clergy studies should be away from the bustle of daily activity that consumes our office staff. A view of our sacred buildings (Chapel/Church) through large windows would be ideal. Studies must have absolutely soundproof walls/doors.

Shared Clergy Resources

Arrange clergy studies together near to support staff offices with small and large conference rooms immediately available for use as shared meeting spaces and private waiting areas. Each conference room needs a computer with network connection. On Sunday the conference rooms can serve as Adult Education rooms. A gracious waiting area with nearby resources for serving visitors coffee, juice and soft-drinks is needed. Grieving family or emotionally upset individuals can be show to a conference room away from others while they wait. An egress route from the clergy studies that is visually isolated from the waiting area is needed to assure privacy. Provide a private bathroom for clergy since parishioners are known to seize inappropriate opportunities to engage the clergy in discussion. Provide storage for office supplies and resources.

Rector

Study with desk and built-in bookcase. Private bathroom. Capable of seating six visitors with a loveseat and 4 side chairs.

Assoc. Campus Ministry

Study with desk. Built-in bookcase. Capable of seating 3 visitors with a loveseat and one side chair.

Assoc. Pastoral Ministry

Study with desk. Built-in bookcase. Capable of seating 3 visitors with a loveseat and one side chair.

Assoc. Parish Ministry

Study with desk. Built-in bookcase. Capable of seating 3 visitors with a loveseat and one side chair.

Deacon (s) & Nonstipendary Clergy

Deacons and Nonstipendary clergy staff will continue to be associated with our programs but they do not require offices in our Parish Hall building. Access to one of the available open carrels in main office should suffice.

Administrative and Support Staff

Arrangements for administrative and support staff are not entirely clear. We absolutely need someone to watch the entrance door and greet people. Having the Volunteer Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Pastor's Assistant and Liturgical Office Assistant housed in a single large room near the Parish Hall entrance is reasonable. The other administrative staff and Clergy might be housed on a higher floor.

Parish Administrative Assistant

Requires desk with computer in open office readily accessible to clergy and staff. Ability to monitor door would be excellent. This individual deals with all church programs and is constantly answering questions in-person and via telephone.

Pastors' Administrative Assistant

This position has yet to be established. Although most clergy currently do their own copying and paperwork, this is not ideal. A pastors' assistant should be available with a primary focus of providing support for clergy. This individual will help shoulder the load of typing, preparing materials, arranging reproduction, booking conference space and setting up clergy meetings. This will free our clergy to study, reflect, counsel and do other good works. This individual can also provide liaison between members of the congregation and the clergy thus enhancing the speed of communication. The Pastor's Assistant will also provide support and backup for the Parish Administrative Assistant during vacations and/or sickness. This person needs a desk with computer in a carrel in the main office.

Liturgical Office Assistant

This position has yet to be established. Many churches have an individual who is competent to oversee details of all liturgical activities. This person prepares service leaflet content, proofreads drafts and assures appropriate conventions are followed. This person also handles schedules for acolytes, lay readers, and clergy. Coordination with Altar Guild and other groups involved in the liturgy is essential. A desk with computer in a carrel in the main office is fine.

Office Volunteer Receptionist

Reception functions including greeting arrivals, answering the telephone and monitoring the entrance door are accomplished largely by volunteers. This frees office staff to get work done. Provide a desk with computer terminal and ready access to those entering the building. Provide capability for remote door operation should it be necessary to implement a normally-locked mode in the future. This individual does various support tasks that can be frequently interrupted. When volunteers are not available, the Administrative Assistant and/or Pastoral Assistant assume door monitoring and greeting functions.

Music Program

Our parish should anticipate growth in the music program judging from the experience of other urban churches. Presentations might include a concert series featuring paid professional artists and choirs on tour. Coordinating, advertising and presenting such events require support staff. The existing church choirs need leadership and support.

Choirmaster

Office adjacent to the Choir Rehearsal suite. Provide lots of shelf space, a desk and two side chairs. A closet with file cabinets and shelf space for music storage is needed.

Asst. Choirmaster

This position has yet to be established. An office adjacent to the Choir Rehearsal Suite with two side chairs would suffice. Lots of shelf space and a closet with file cabinets and shelf space for music storage will be helpful.

Music Librarian

This position has yet to be established. Volunteers have done this job in the past with varying levels of success. A carrel in the music library with computer access will suffice.

Volunteer Organists

Private office is not required. When necessary, can use a shred carrel in Church Office.

Parish Program Coordinator

This position has yet to be established. Will need an office for staff member who coordinates and oversees support for church programs. This individual links members of our parish, particularly newcomers, with opportunities that capitalize on their personal skills and interests. This individual must work closely with the Vestry and understand the sometimes conflicting needs of a dynamic parish family and assure that our facility space is allocated in accord with our mission. This individual will control the Parish Hall Room Calendar using judgment about who gets what space in what priority.

Christian Education Director

Office located near the Clergy with two side chairs. Provide ample closet storage and file space for education program materials.

Youth Activity Director

This position has yet to be established. With successful growth of the youth program, a leader will be needed to plan and conduct the many activities offered. Will require an office with two side chairs.

Eldercare Services Coordinator

This position has yet to be established. With the growing population of elderly, an individual will be needed to coordinate parish programs that address needs of the elderly. Services offered in retirement communities, nursing facilities and individual homes require support with leaflet preparation, and event coordination. The office will require an office with two side chairs.

Johnson Interns Director

This program recently converted to 501c status and no longer requires financial support from our church. As with other demonstration programs in the past, we provide office space and some secretarial support. Anticipate the departure of this program from our building soon. Expect other programs to emerge in the years ahead. A separate office with computer and two side-chairs is needed.

Parish Administrator

This individual provides leadership and oversight for the parish staff. An office with 2 side chairs, two file cabinets and a bookcase are needed. Close proximity to the Rector and the Parish Accountant is important.

Publications Assistant

Although much publication work is done by outside printers, initial design requires attention. Leaflet production will continue in-house since deadlines are short and content is simple. This individual needs a private office with desk and three side-chairs, a large-screen computer and network connection. Support for the education program and other parish activities (Altar Guild, Lay Readers, Ushers, ABC Sale, etc. etc) are vital. This individual monitors the Publications Center, troubleshooting machine malfunction and maintaining supplies. The space is frequently used for meetings and discussion of publications viewed on-screen including meeting with couples preparing marriage leaflets, members of church groups revising publications, and others. A space along one wall covered with smooth black felt is needed as backdrop for digital pictures. This person receives PowerPoint files from clergy, staff and parishioners for storing in public folders used for presentations in the Fellowship Hall and other teaching spaces. A wall of shelves is needed to store special papers that must not be left in the open access copy center.

Parish Accountant

Needs a private office with side chairs for two people. The office also should have a separate carrel for periodic use by a Treasurer and Senior Warden signing checks. A cash and check receipts safe must be located in a nearby accessible but secure area. This individual supervises volunteers who tally all service offering receipts periodically throughout the week. Ample file storage space is needed for financial records. The volunteers can use administrative conference space shared with the clergy as a tabulation room provided it is near the Accountant's office and has storage for the adding machines and materials used by the tabulation team.

Facilities Manager

This individual oversees operation of a multi-million dollar physical plant. An office with ample file storage, computer access and capability of remote monitoring of electric power, facility temperatures, heating and AC systems at home. Also needs a workshop for conducting on-site repairs with storage space for repair parts, spare lights, and a 40 foot extension ladder. Adjacent ready access to facility electric panels, water and gas shutoff is essential.

Sexton

A position not yet established, this individual would be responsible for supervision of cleaning and building maintenance staff. Provide space for storage of parts and supplies in support of the multiple groups using the facility. This person will help set up for special events, and make frequent rounds of all spaces to replace furniture, and pick up clutter. On holidays, this person would help set up and then clean up the church following the pageant and Easter celebrations. A small carrel adjacent to the Facility Manager's office is needed to lock personal effects during working hours, and offer space for completing assigned tasks. When the Facility manager is on vacation or sick, the Sexton will help cover some functions.

Communications Staff

Typically a volunteer, this individual does not require a private office. There is need of a dedicated carrel in the main office area near the clergy with network access and telephone.

Nursery Director

This individual has responsibility for oversight of the nursery program during services. No office is needed but access to a carrel in the office is required.

Wedding Coordinators

Three wedding coordinators are now on-staff. A private office is not required. Access to a shared carrel in the Church Office will suffice provided it has network access, file drawer and lockable drawer for purse while on-site. Coordinators will meet with family in shared conference space near staff offices.

Hospitality Manager

This position is being advertised. This individual works with groups involved in food preparation and service and coordinates the multiple events where food is involved. Also oversees maintenance of kitchen resources and supplies including linens. A small private office with windows looking into the kitchen with file storage and network access.

Parish Chef

This position is not yet established. Provide desk space in Kitchen Manager's office for chef to use internet and store recipes and plans for events.

Stewardship/Development Coordinator

This position is not yet established. A private office with two side chairs should suffice provided shared conference space is available nearby. File space for storage of development files is important.

Social Worker

This position is not yet established. Will require an office with two side chairs near conference rooms. File space for case records is needed

Vestry

Vestry

A conference room larger than the current library is needed. The current Vestry table is adequate in size but space is needed for chairs along three walls for persons to sit while waiting to make presentations. The room requires multi-media support with a projector and an equipment closet for a computer, CD/DVD and TV/Cable access. The vestry currently uses the Parish Library and that would be suitable in the future if properly sized.

Vestry Clerk

This individual typically attends meetings and prepares minutes at home. When space at the church is needed, use of a shared carrel in the main office will suffice.

Finance Committee

This committee meets on a periodically and can use one of the conference rooms near the Parish Accountant's office. Note there are three subcommittees: Investments, Audits and Budget. All three could use the shared administrative conference room space. Resource files for this committee should be stored in the Parish Accountant's Office

Buildings & Grounds Committee

This committee meets on a regular basis and can use one of the conference rooms near the Parish Accountant's office. Resource files required by this committee should be stored in the Facility Manager's office.

Personnel Committee

This committee meets periodically to review personnel actions establish policy. Use of one of the administrative conference rooms will suffice. Files for this committee are maintained in the office of the Parish Administrator.

Stewardship Committee

This committee meets periodically to review development plans and establish means of securing financial support. Use of one of the administrative conference rooms will suffice. Files for this committee are maintained in the office of the Parish Stewardship/Development Coordinator.

Worship

Silent prayer and meditation

The Chapel, which served this purpose for years, is expected to experience increased use for music practice and performance with the installation of a new organ. The main church already experiences significant use in that regard. We have need of a small space that is ALWAYS available for silent prayer and meditation. A room with a Cross on one wall, about 12 cathedral chairs, and perhaps an icon. A window is not essential although a stained glass panel with back illumination would enhance the ambience.

Church communion service

Provide a side walkway from the chancel door to the transept door that has auditory and visual isolation from remainder of Parish Hall. There needs to be a means by which the acolyte with burning incense can step out of the chancel to rekindle and stoke the incense burner without triggering the building smoke alarm.

Chapel Services

Provide auditory and visual isolation of Chapel from adjoining parish hall as services are often conducted during day. Provide illumination of windows over altar with access for bulb changes.

Choir Vesting Rooms

Choirs include the Senior, Junior, Compline, Parish, and Training. Women need separate vesting room to permit disrobing when donning vestments. Both rooms need space for hanging vestments of multiple sizes. Need a bank of small cubicle lockers for purses with removable keys that to be pinned to vestments during service. Need bank of cubby boxes to accommodate individual choir members' performance folders that hold service music.

Choir Rehearsal Room

Multipurpose space with chairs for choir, music stands, and a grand piano. Provide for installation of removable risers that will mostly remain setup in this room, but could be taken to the church for performances. Equip space with multi-media for use as adult education with a projector, Computer with CD/DVD, TV and Cable access. Sound isolation essential to permit choir rehearsal and warm-up prior to services. Note this precludes use for Adult Education on Sunday mornings. This space will be heavily used during the week by multiple choirs.

Choir Music Storage

Need for a file room adjacent to rehearsal and vesting rooms with shelves for music storage boxes and large table to organize music. The music librarian will use this space to fill choir folders and place them in cubby box in Vesting Room. The librarian will need a desk with computer to access the music file index.

Compline Services

Music Stands with lights and an abundance of candles are used every Sunday evening. Storage space in the Parish Hall immediately adjacent to Church is required.

Altar Guild

Two Sacristies are needed: one adjacent to Chapel and adjacent to Church. Provide direct access of each Sacristy to respective sanctuary. Consider opening the east sanctuary window in the Chapel as a pass-through to the Sacristy. Large deep sink with large adjacent drain board needed for flower arranging. Relocate safe to finance office

Priests Vesting

Provide a vesting room with hanging space, and drawers designed for vestments. Provide four chairs for seating and small desk for entry of service data in a log book. A bookshelf is needed for prayer books and bibles. Private bathroom adjacent. This space must be away from main hallway to enhance uninterrupted preparation for services. Provide integral prayer space.

Acolytes

A vesting room near the clergy vesting room, but separate. The space should be designed for occupancy by 10 individuals vesting simultaneously with hanging space adequate for vestments. Provide chairs for four to sit while donning vestments.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

No office space is required. Occasional access to a shared carrel in the main office will suffice.

Lay Readers

No office space is required. Occasional access to a shared carrel in the main office will suffice for use by volunteer leaders of this activity to create schedules and instruction documents.

Stephen Ministry

This ministry of volunteers, currently inactive, can use shared conference space and a shared carrel in the main office. Oversight will always be by one of the staff Priests.

Newcomer Greeting & Orientation

Prominent nook in Fellowship Hall with sign where storage of materials provided to Newcomers is kept. This vital parish function will be greatly enhanced when a Program Coordinator is hired.

Daily Operation

Reproductions Center

Production of large pre-planned documents including the Annual Report, Guild materials and Cross Roads will be electronically transmitted to a local printer with finished product delivered to the church. On-site duplication will continue for service leaflets (Sunday services, weddings, funerals etc.) due simplicity of production and short deadlines involved. A copy machine is essential for support of education programs, the multiple service programs and church office operations. The reproductions center must adjoin the Publications Assistant Office since that individual responds to machine malfunctions and maintains the supplies required. The Center should offer wide counter space for collating and stapling. Sound issuing from the machines and conversations associated with reproduction need to be controlled by doors (with windows) that remain closed most of the time. Provide network access so copy machines can be used as printers by staff located anywhere in the facility.

Fellowship Spaces

Comfortable small seating areas spaced in corners preferably with window throughout building suitable for informal discussions.

Parlor

Comfortable gracious seating for small groups. Useful for weddings & funerals

Fellowship Hall

On same level as sanctuary, high ceiling, accommodates 300 standees, 250 seated for events, 200 at tables for dinner. Multi-media equipped, with PA, wireless mics and retractable screen and installed video projector linked to locked closet containing PowerPoint computer, CD/DVD player, TV/cable link and sound amplifier controls. Adjacent storage room for stacked chairs and vertical table storage. Plan lighting to accommodate video presentations.

Kitchen

Adjacent to Fellowship Hall with outside door for receiving supplies. Lockable storage for bowls and serving pieces used frequently for funerals which otherwise rapidly disappear. Minimize noise transmission to Fellowship Hall. Locate coffee dispenser and ice machine outside kitchen to deflect parishioners during food preparation and to permit kitchen access restrictions when not in use. Dishwashing separate from kitchen with adjacent dish storage. Ample hot water supply required. Large pantry for provisions storage in separate cubby space for groups (we have 5) using kitchen. Consider avoiding gas stove/oven for safety. Locate towel washer and dryer adjacent to the kitchen. Hand washing sink separate from pot-washing & food preparation sinks. Stainless surfaces. Washable tile floor with drain.

Seasonal Event Storage

Pageant costumes, crèche, Easter cross etc. etc. consumes substantial space but is used only once per year. Attic or basement storage location is suitable for this material.

Parish Library

Need room with many bookshelves and large table that could also function as adult meeting space and serve as the Vestry Meeting Room. Current large table can be used but also needs multiple side chairs around walls for persons attending Vestry meetings. Include capability for multi-media projection system with appropriate lighting, locked equipment closet equipped with PowerPoint computer, CD/DVD player, VCR, and TV/Cable hookup.

Portable Sound Equipment

A large, well-lit and dedicated secure closet somewhere in the building is needed for storage of equipment set up for special events on the lawn and in other areas of the facility. This closet also stores backup parts associated with the sound and lighting system used in the Church and Chapel.

Chapel/Church Light/Sound

Provide a closet near the Church and another near the Chapel with wire chase access to permit installation, maintenance and periodic upgrades of permanently installed light and sound equipment for each worship space.

Shower Rooms

For staff members who jog or bike to work, and for use by staff during "sleep-ins." This can be accomplished by adding a shower stall, bench and wall hooks to a couple of handicap-size single gender bathrooms.

Parish Archives

Locked storage room without windows and having heating/AC with space for file cabinets and a worktable with power outlets and network access.

ABC Sale

Storage for clothing racks and sales equipment

Building Maintenance Storage

Storage space for paper supplies and cleaning resources sufficient to sustain daily operations of the facility

Trash and Refuse

Dedicated Trash area adjacent to kitchen and shielded from view of building windows and parking with easy access for city refuse vehicles. Include water tap and floor drain for washing trash barrels.

Education

Overall Design Considerations

Classroom size should accommodate 20 children or youth. Windows in all classrooms. Kitchen area for class baking projects with sink, stove top, oven and refrigerator. Soundproof Walls/Doors are essential. Incorporate line-of-sight in every child-care area via windows in doors and walls to minimize opportunity for child abuse in accord with current practice standards. Age-appropriate toilet between each classroom. Each room with network access. Each classroom to have lockable storage along walls for use by Sunday School and Weekday Child Care Center staff. Consider options with bulletin boards that fold away as storage area is closed. Coffee break area adjacent to rooms is desirable with counter, electric outlets and small sink. (See Vision document attached)

Children's Chapel and Gathering area for music and programs.

Room capable of serving as a children's chapel (altar & appropriate windows) for Sunday liturgical experience of children age 2 through kindergarten. The children group around the altar seated on a rug or pillows on the floor. Anticipate musical support with a keyboard and Include flexibility for use as gathering area for other programs and especially for use on rainy days. Include support for video projection system linked to locked equipment closet with PowerPoint computer linked to network, CD/DVD Player, TV/Cable link and videotape player. Provide lighting suitable for projection presentations.

Catechesis Room

This space has wall storage units that can be opened as needed. This space would not be shared with the weekday school. Designed to serve also as a classroom if Catechesis is later replaced as a program.

Nursery & Preschool

Ideal design involves a separate wing with its own entrance large enough for counter or desk, bulletin board and files.

Infant Room

For Sunday nursery with Dutch door, changing table and sink. Provide Dutch door to adjacent toddler’s room to facilitate staff movement. Contains cribs, playpen, and large carpeted floor area.

Toddler Room (under age 2)

Sink, changing table, carpeted area and cribs or day beds.

Classroom 2 year olds

Adjoining bath (OK to share between rooms). Sink in room. This room and cabinets designed for dual use by weekday school and Sunday school. Size ~20 x 24 or as needed for State requirements for preschool.

Classroom 3 year olds

Adjoining bath (OK to share between rooms). Sink in room. This room and cabinets designed for dual use by weekday school and Sunday school. Size ~20 x 24 or as needed for State requirements for preschool.

Classroom 4 year olds

Adjoining bath (OK to share between rooms). Sink in room. This room and cabinets designed for dual use by weekday school and Sunday school. Size ~20 x 24 or as needed for State requirements for preschool.

Art Room

Preschool Director's Office

Classroom Kindergarten

Sink in room, display rails, bulletin boards, and chalk boards. Large enough for age-appropriate tables/chairs AND an area for gathering on the floor (Est. 16 x 20) Bathroom between Kindergarten and First Grade space

Classroom First Grade

Sink in room, display rails, bulletin boards, and chalk boards. Large enough for age-appropriate tables/chairs AND an area for gathering on the floor (Est. 16 x 20) Bathroom between Kindergarten and First Grade space

Classroom Second Grade

Sink in room, display rails, bulletin boards, and chalk boards. Large enough for age-appropriate tables/chairs AND an area for gathering on the floor (Est. 16 x 20). Hall bathroom in area.

Classroom Third Grade

Sink in room, display rails, bulletin boards, and chalk boards. Large enough for age-appropriate tables/chairs AND an area for gathering on the floor (Est. 16 x 20). Hall bathroom in area.

Classroom Fourth Grade

Sink in room, display rails, bulletin boards, and chalk boards. Large enough for age-appropriate tables/chairs AND an area for gathering on the floor (Est. 16 x 20). Hall bathroom in area.

Classroom Fifth Grade

Sink in room, display rails, bulletin boards, and chalk boards. Large enough for age-appropriate tables/chairs AND an area for gathering on the floor (Est. 16 x 20). Hall bathroom in area.

Classroom Sixth Grade

Tables and chairs. Consider a large space with movable dividers for grades 6-9.

Classroom Seventh Grade

Tables and chairs. Consider a large space with movable dividers for grades 6-9

Classroom Eighth Grade

Tables and chairs. Consider a large space with movable dividers for grades 6-9

Classroom Ninth Grade

Tables and chairs. This school year traditionally constitutes the Inquirers Class preparing for Confirmation. Consider a large space with movable dividers for grades 6-9

Upper School

Consider using Youth Area on Sundays for this group.

Adult Classroom #1

Consider using Chapel as this space for lecture format.

Adult Classroom #2

Consider using the Parlor as this space for group gatherings.

Adult Classroom #3

Consider using the Library with table to seat 15 for this purpose.

Adult Classroom #4

Consider using the Campus Center for Sunday Adult Education

Adult Classroom #5

One dedicated adult classroom with chairs and large table.

Adult Conference Room

Plan to use Fellowship hall for large gatherings. Need also a smaller conference room seating ~150 for Sunday Forum with sound system and multimedia options. Other adult rooms to have padded movable/stackable furnishings for flexibility.

Christian Education Resource Center

Supplies and equipment storage readily available to classrooms. Will need a network access with copier, printer and work counter.

Playground

Rubber surface to eliminate sand tracked into building and keep children's clothes clean. Consider location on roof if zoning permits.

Episcopal Youth Community.

Youth Area

This area is similar in design and function to the University Student Campus Center. I should be furnished with appealing and durable lounging furniture appropriate for youth. Ability to divide into smaller sections would be ideal. Include stereo, pool or Ping-Pong tables. Include a galley kitchen with stove top, oven, refrigerator and sink. The space should be much larger than the current Youth Activity Room #6. Need a storage closet with file cabinet, shelves for books, materials for CarniFall and Famine Relief, storage board for name tags; student lists basketballs, flags and other game materials. Incorporate a video projector with locked equipment closet with computer for PowerPoint, CD/DVD and a TV/cable link. This space should be a small replica of the University Student Campus Center. It should not be loaned to AlAnon and AA groups that remove materials and rearrange furniture. Could be used by High School class or Confirmation Class on Sunday. Available weekdays for after-school events, study hall, parties, Bible studies etc. Consider having the Youth Leaders office adjacent. Goal is making teens feel like they belong.

Senior High

Episcopal Campus Ministry

Student Lounge

Space available for students 24/7 including school breaks. Need double the space of current student lounge. Include durable sofas, tables and side chairs that stack. Should feature views of campus/arboretum. Need storage space and closets. Area for worship designed into one wall. This space will be shared with adult education Sunday AM as students are typically comatose at that hour Provide outside access opening on walkway on west side of building with touchpad entry lock. Needs a small kitchen with dishwasher for student use. Students also need access to adjacent library and adult classroom for study. Access to remainder of building restricted by magnetic door locks after normal office hours. Floors of parquet for easy cleaning. Wireless and wired network access. Telephone for security. Outdoor patio would expand meeting space in good weather.

Building Operations

Communications

Provide a central air-conditioned room for communications connections and equipment. The church computer server and backup drives will be located here. This room should provide adequate space to service the equipment.

Systems Monitoring

Provide capability for remote monitoring of facility systems and temperatures by the Facility Manager.

Electric Feed & Switch Space

Include arrangements for automatic timers for exterior lighting that can be easily controlled and reset as needed for shifting light conditions.

Utility Chase Closets

Provide communications closets with wire chase links to facilitate future modifications

Magnetic Door Locks

Keypad and ID cards with timed lockdown as noted under Building Security above

Sprinkler System

Extend to include Chapel and Church

Smoke & Heat Detectors

Extend to include Chapel and Church

Student Residence Suite

2 small bedrooms

Soundproof walls/doors, closets, built-in dresser

Student Study

Window overlooking parking lot. Study desks with network jacks, couch, TV, and kitchenette with small cook top sink, refrigerator and outlets for coffee/microwave.

Full private bathroom

Special Events

Weddings

We need a large "Bride's Room" for donning wedding dress with adjoining BIG bathroom and full-length mirror (wedding dresses are large) on the first floor (stairs are hard to navigate in a gown) and a separate "Groom's Room" also with bathroom. These spaces must be separate as tradition dictates they not meet prior to the wedding. Each room needs to be lockable and provide a closet where personal belongings can be locked during the service. The rooms must provide a sense of gracious welcome, comfort and a fine level of finish. Each space can serve as parish parlors at other times. As many as 25 people gather with the bride and perhaps 10 with the groom.

Funerals

Need large room for family to gather prior to funerals. The Parlor and/or Groom's Room can serve this purpose.

Chapel of the Cross Child Care Center

Separate storage space in each room needed to isolate the Pre-School and Sunday School resources.

Dir. Child Care Center

Needs an office near the school rooms

Storage

For shared resources

Basement Moisture

Basement moisture has plagued the church since the first below-grade room was created beneath the 1916 Parish Hall. Previous building renovations devoted inadequate attention to moisture control thus rendering our basement chronically mildew-prone and periodically flood-prone. We require serious attention and resources be devoted to assuring oversize sub-slab drainage without reliance on sump-pumps. Groundwater must be diverted away from the walls. Basement moisture intrusion of any nature, including during periodic monsoons, will be grounds for grave criticism, and possible legal action.

Church Outreach Ministry

The following groups all use space within our parish hall. Unless specifically noted, all groups contacted agree they can fit their programs within the classrooms and other resources designed primarily for church use.

Administrative Volunteers

Adult Education Committee

Adult Inquirer's Class

AIDS Care Team

Al-Anon