Renovation Update – August 22, 2021

We’ve had noticeable progress in a number of areas of construction over the past six weeks. The most obvious is in the creation of our outside front entrance and new gardens, prime painting of completed rooms and hallways, further carpentry in the sanctuary and community stair, roughing in of the kitchen and insulation work in the gym.

Spirit of Hope hosted a Covid-safe, outdoor BBQ for the construction workers at the end of July, with our minister Blaine Gregg and project liaison Kevin Gue hosting and flipping burgers. Blaine expressed our gratitude for everyone's efforts and said a few words about how, oftentimes, the efforts of individuals can contribute to a big, collective vision.

The following photos, taken on Friday, August 13, give you an idea of what has changed. 

This photo shows the concrete formwork for the retaining walls of the front entranceway and gardens. Photo taken on August 13.

In the chancel area, the steps and ramp have been closed in. Photo taken on August 13.

The steps and ramp of the foyer area have also been filled in. Photo taken on August 13.

This is the foyer, looking east towards the sanctuary entrance. This has created our new main floor. You can see the octagonal opening for the large “Good Shepherd” stained glass window that will be inserted in the back wall of the sanctuary. Photo taken on August 13.

The framing of the community stairs has continued – looking down. Photo taken on August 13.

Here is a photo of the community stair, looking up. Photo taken on August 13.

The Church School room has been prime painted, as have the offices and downstairs hallway. Photo taken on August 13. 

The kitchen area has been roughed in and boarded (looking out, towards the community stair). Photo taken on August 13.

This photo shows the heavy work being done in the gym: adding acoustic insulation in the ceiling. Photo taken on August 13.



Stay tuned for another update next month!