For a number of years the issue of our sanctuary acoustics and sound system has been discussed among congregants and committees of our church.  Information that has been retrieved from our files shows that problems and discussion over this issue go back as far as 1981.

Near the end of 2007 our Board of Trustees has again undertaken to identify any acoustic and sound system issues and obtain the technical expertise to aid us in solving any problems.  At the present time a proposal has been made to, and accepted by, our Board of Trustees and Finance Committee to undertake a modification project.  Sources of funding have been identified for project implementation that will not require the use of general budget monies.  

The only step remaining is for the question to come before our Administrative Board for action.  Since the use of the sanctuary affects a number of our church’s ministries, the issue of its acoustics and sound system should rightfully be open to congregational discussion prior to the vote.  Due to the longevity of the issue and the varied opinions held within the congregation an effort has been undertaken to make the full record available.  This has resulted in a report document that presents all of the known information currently available on the subject.  The complete document,, broken into smaller manageable sections, is listed to the left on this page and can be reviewed in printed format in the church office.

It is our hope that all church members who wish to speak to this subject will review the document and come to the Administrative Board meeting.  It is also hoped this information will inform the discussion and decision process.  Time will be allotted for open discussion though only members of the Board will have a vote. 

Charles Gilmore
Chair, Administrative Board