Building Program

We're "making space to share"!  Join us for a kickoff celebration on Saturday, May 1, 6:30 PM to 8 PM, in the Parish Hall and Sanctuary.

Our Challenge

St. Matthew's is in need of more space to accommodate more attendees at our services, more participants in our many activities, and more parishioners to know and share in God’s love.

In support of expanding and improving our building and grounds, there is a need to accomplish the following:

• Continue to seek input on types and amount of space needed for our church
• Plan and design the renovation and expansion of our building and grounds to increase and optimize space
• Develop and implement a phased building program for the near and longer term

Building Committee

Mission

The Building Committee serves the vision and mission of Saint Matthew’s by addressing the physical space needs of the congregation. The Committee seeks input from parishioners on building and grounds requirements, establishes plans and designs for capital projects, leads special fundraising efforts, and implements construction of facility improvements and expansions.

Members

John Martin (chair), Zach Kates (deputy chair), Bill Aird, Merry Breed, Ed Goloway, Renee Martin, Bob Petersen, Richard Leach, and Cindy Steinman.

Others are welcome!

Meetings

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the parish hall.

Status

With the support of a Mustard Seed Grant from the Diocese and a generous estate gift, St. Matthew’s has completed a master plan for the renovation and expansion of our church facilities.  We are underway with design of Phase 1, which will include:

• Renovation of our existing building—especially the bathrooms and kitchen
• Expansion of the parish hall to include new classrooms, as well as space for the flower ministry, Altar Guild, choir, and other groups
• Minor site and landscaping improvements

We are finalizing details to present at the Parish-wide kickoff celebration on May 1 and 2, 2010.

In the meantime, we have submitted our site plan to Loudoun County for approand have gotten initial feedback. This process usually takes longer than the building permitting process, and the goal is to have a site plan (grading) permit and building permit at about the same time.

As we move into detailed design, we will refine the design, working with our architect, engineers, and contractor The design will make space for the needs of our parish in accomplishing our mission—more space for knowing and sharing God’s love.

A later phase would include more space for our services. Our goal for this first phase is to go to construction as soon as possible—ideally later this summer—in close coordination with the upcoming capital campaign

Our team of professionals includes:

• Architect - LeMay Erickson Willcox

• Surveyor - Rice Associates

• Civil Engineer - Dewberry

• Pre-Construction Services - Sully Construction

Steps

• COMPLETE
  • "Wish List" of facility needs - completed by parishioners - April 2008
  • Selection of architect, LeMay Erickson Willcox - October 2008
  • Completion of site constraints map - October 2008 
  • Existing conditions survey of building - December 2008
  • Parish input session with architect - January 10, 2009
  • Draft building program document - February 2009
  • Development of master plan - March through June 2009
  • Selection of civil engineer, Dewberry - April 2009 
  • Master Plan - July 2009
  • Building Schematic Design - September through December 2009
  • Selection of General Contractor - November 2009
  • Site Plan First Submission – January 2010
  • Pre-Construction Cost Estimates for Phase 1 – January through March 2010
  • Detailed Design – On-going
• PLANNED
  • Construction Documents - Summer 2010
  • Site and Building Permits - Late Summer 2010
  • Construction Start - Summer/Fall 2010
  • Annual Meeting Report - January 2010

Documents

2008

History of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church - 2008

2008 Annual Meeting Presentation

Wish List - April 2008

User Survey - December 2008

2009

2009 Annual Meeting Presentation

Schematic Design Sketches - October 2009

2010

2010 Annual Meeting Presentation

Schematic Design Drawings - March 2010

Last Updated on 4/23/2010 9:21:48 PM