Council Meeting

All are welcome!

Meeting ID: 893 3724 0122
Passcode: 438704

5/15/25: Message from the Moderator

The most recent Council meeting occurred on April 28, 2025.  In addition to reports from the Treasurer (Anne Hemmer), Nominating (Dave Jagger), and the Memorial Garden (Brenda Bryan), Council received a detailed presentation from the Building Team (Mike Kraley, Marty Mason) including an initial progress report on the sanctuary renovations.  Additionally, Mike and Marty addressed the following:

• Installation of heat pumps on the first floor of the church (Fellowship Hall, kitchen, office, parlor and the South Vestry).
• Replacing the (ancient) church electrical panel
• Building management software integration

With funds now available, Council voted unanimously to approve all three projects at a combined cost not to exceed $144,000.

The remaining projects under consideration are smaller in nature and include the following:

• Parsonage heat pump
• Parsonage electrical panel upgrade
• Sound improvements in the sanctuary
• IT improvements
• Chandelier rewiring
• Purchase of chancel chairs

A contribution will also be made to the Building Fund at the conclusion of the building projects and line of credit repayment.

Council will consider each project as funds become available.  Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or comments.

One last note.  Nora is doing an incredible job of making almost daily updates, including pictures and video, available on the website. I encourage you to visit southchurch.com/projects and experience a first-hand update. Enjoy, it’s great viewing.  THANK YOU, NORA.