Phase Seven: Sanctuary: B
Overview of Improvements
- Pews would be refinished and reupholstered (or potentially replaced with auditorium style chairs).
- When reinstalled, the pews would be angled to provide improved visibility and line of sight for all seating locations.
- Carpeting would be installed throughout the entire Sanctuary.
- A retractable sun screen would be installed in front of the stained-glass windows in Chancel Area to shield the sunlight on bright days.
- Modern overhead lighting would be installed in the Sanctuary to improve the lighting and to facilitate maintenance of lighting fixtures.
- Glass doors would be installed at the back of the Sanctuary exiting into the Asbury Room to allow visibility into the Sanctuary Area
- Plaster skim coat will be applied (or drywall installation) over the north, south, and west
Major Benefits
- Remodeling would provide a cleaner, more modern appearance to the Sanctuary;
- Installation of carpeting and finished walls would improve the sound amplification during worship services; and,
- Retractable sun screen would improve the view from the seating located on the north side of the Sanctuary.