Dear Fellow Parishioners:

We have a new building (hurray!) and with it come new ways to use, care for, and access our space. If you are a neophyte to any of these spaces, please treat them gently and don't force anything (or--ask for training first!). For example: the plexi panels on the wall of Baxter Hall slide; they don't open like a traditional door.

Last week, while trying to release the lock on the foyer door to the nave, someone stripped the key access making it impossible to keep the door unlocked. The locksmith repair fee was $270. Last night, the emergency exit gate was found to have been jammed--someone tried to  push it open when it opens out. Many of our exterior doors are now electronic. Locksmiths are not cheap--and this is our money spent on repairs.

If you would like training on/information about any space--kitchen, storage, meeting rooms, nave, etc.--please ask me. I will happily arrange a short (or long, as necessary!) session for you.

Should you notice something wrong--broken equipment, damage to our space, something is missing or doesn't belong or is out of place-- email me (put this in your phone: stmarksjuniorwarden@gmail.com). 

If you are on-site, and there is a difficult person, flood, electrical issue, fire, etc:  look for the bright yellow Emergency Contact sheets posted (Sexton's Office, foyer info board wall, mail rack wall[2nd floor],  kitchen). Please follow the instructions and/or call the appropriate person. Last night, a parishioner called at 9:45 to report Baxter Hall door was not lockable: someone unlocked it with a key and didn't re-lock it. Former Junior Warden and current Emergency Responder Charlie Rupp walked over to secure the building.

The Fabric Committee members do all we can to protect what we have but we need everyone taking responsibility for our building and keeping eyes open for something amiss.

It truly does take a village.

Gratefully,

Doris