Church Alterations Update - October 2007
A lot has happened in the church since the last update. This will be documented over the winter months through a series of photographs and stories. The current view of the church is shown in the photo opposite. The magnificent Pod can be seen from the sanctuary. The new carpet is laid in the main body of the church, and the old carpet has been removed on the Sanctuary revealing the black and white tiled floor.
The Pod is an extremely useful space and has been used for Services, an Alpha course, meals, community meetings and many other things. Work is just starting on the North Windows to repair and conserve them for future generations. Investigative/remedial work is ongoing in the South Transept to look at the extent of the dry rot.
There is much more work to be completed, however, the church has taken on a new life and the removal of the Pews has created an extremely flexible space. The carpet provides warmth and colour. A new sound system and hidden induction loop has improved the audibility of services/events for all. It is an exciting time in the life of this church and the people who worship there.
Church Alterations Update - November 2006
The next phase of the development will hopefully be finished by mid Advent. I'm sure it will be greeting by gasps of wonderment. The glass and Oak pod will be adjoined to the balcony and will be independently lit, heated and carpeted.
Now we come to furnishings. The Wardens and deputies have come up with the idea of people purchasing chairs in memory of loved ones, or as a thanksgiving for some one or anniversary. We will put these into a special donations book. Each chair costs £40. This seems a superb idea. Please support this well then we can purchase the 200 chairs that are needed. Have a world with David, Gary, Peter, Elf or Mervyn, if you wish to donate.
Despite a wonderful gift day we are still about £12,000 short. This could rise to £20,000 if more problems are found. We have now cured some earlier problems - dry rot, damp, asbestos and pigeons, however, these have all cost money.
Quite frankly chasing money has become exhausting and I believe we now have to return to our roots to help the cause. Maybe we have neglected prayer and God's eternal rule. So on November 12th, Remembrance Sunday, we shall have a 12 hour fast and prayer, 9:00am until 9:00pm. Quite simply I ask you to join in this time. Church will be open and only water will be available. Come and go as you please but try to be there at some stage and also try to fast for those 12 hours. Let us pray together for the fulfillment of his will at Holy Trinity.