As a recently retired project mechanical engineer, I’ve had some free time available, and I looked for an additional way to volunteer at UCE. So when I was asked by Martha Holman and Rev Eileen to help with some of the projects for the UCE Capital Campaign, I said YES!
The Capital Campaign will allow UCE to enhance the opportunity to welcome both current and new members.
Replacing the parking lot will make sure we will have the full use of all the spaces while adding to the aesthetic appeal of our beautiful building.
Cooling the sanctuary is a good idea because air conditioning has become an expectation during summer months. We’ve become quite used to living in air-conditioned homes, driving in air-conditioned cars, riding in air-conditioned buses and trains, and attending a theater or restaurant, working, or even shopping for food in buildings that are air-conditioned.
Cooling will contribute to better air quality in the sanctuary, allowing us to close the building doors to improve security. And cooling will also increase rental opportunities for UCE.
For both projects we are being mindful of their impact on the environment. We are evaluating several kinds of parking lot paving systems. With cooling, we are exploring systems that will be as small and efficient as possible, with refrigerants that do not contribute to global warming.
And of course, when my spouse Amy and I were ask to make a financial gift to the Capital Campaign, we said YES to that as well and have made our first payment. Please join us with your YES to caring for our beautiful church building.
Thank you!
