In The Beginning . . .
The All Saints Sanctuary Preservation and Readiness Project formally began in 2014 after several years of study and "visioning" as to how to preserve the magnificent look and feel of the historic Sanctuary, address safety and accessibility issues, and provide other important benefits. We are now at the exciting stage where vision begins to turn into reality. 
The various elements of this project have their genesis at different moments over the past decade. They all came together in 2010 when parish leaders recognized the need to address the interior needs of the Sanctuary in a holistic manner rather than separately. The Vestry conducted an "every member survey" in 2011 to gather input regarding the Sanctuary, including how to best serve our older parishioners and those with disabilities; the addition of a memorial chapel; replacement of the organ; and other issues. An ad hoc committee met in 2011 and 2012 to research how best to move forward. The Vestry also conducted a Town Hall meeting in 2012 to provide an update on various plans as well as gather parishioner input. In 2014, an additional Town Hall meeting was conducted and the organization of the capital campaign was launched.
Engineering and Architectural Planning 
Architectural and engineering work has been taking place from 2012 through to the present. In the summer of 2014 the Vestry retained Bob Easton, AIA as the Project Architect, and Robert Thorne, AIA, a local architect, as the Church's project manager. Mr. Easton is preparing project plans and is working with the Project Facilities Committee and Rev. Aimee to refine plans and prepare the project for its unveiling to the parish in the spring for discussion and feedback. Our architect is coordinating the work of several building professionals, including the structural engineer and cost estimators.
Financing: All Saints' First Capital Campaign in More than a Decade
In early 2014 Jeff Conway, our capital campaign advisor was retained to conduct a feasibility study to determine the fundraising potential of the parish and develop a fundraising plan of action. The results have been gratifying, and early commitments to the project have already been made by parish staff, leadership and other friends of the parish. A campaign theme has been selected and is apt for the effort: How Firm Our Foundation. While the fundraising goal has initially been set at $8.5 million -- $7 million for construction and $1.5 million for an endowment to help pay for ongoing costs -- a final goal will be determined once all plans and blueprints are set and a comprehensive cost analysis is conducted in March 2015. While we will continue to seek commitments from campaign leaders and others over the coming months, we plan to reach out to the broader parish for support beginning in early 2016.
Keeping You Informed, Inviting Your Feedback
In the coming weeks and months, you will be receiving updates on each element of the project: Bell Tower and foundation seismic strengthening, memorial chapel and with columbarium, conversion of vesting room to "Seaside Chapel," accessibility improvements, pipe organ, landscaping and other campus improvements, and an endowment/invested reserves.
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The "behind the scenes" tour includes a view of the organ pipes behind the altar.
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In addition to the Sanctuary tours and a read-through of the church website, look for another Town Hall meeting later this spring or summer to share and discuss renderings and hear an update of the progress made since our last gathering. In the meantime, if you have a comment or question now, just click on this link and you'll be directed to a special question/comment form.
