While we continue to wait for better weather, this Sunday we heard an update from the Trustees. The three center panels of the largest stained glass windows of the church will soon be removed (in late-mid March or early April). They are being removed now to give enough time for them to be prepared for display in the new building. It’s quite a process to remove and re-display a stained glass window and takes some time. The exciting part is that we are on schedule to have these beautiful windows on display in the new building on opening day!
Part of the reason for the announcement was an important heads-up to the congregation. If you want pictures of the old sanctuary before the windows are removed, you have about a month to get them.
There’s some great work going on in the background as we await dryer days: The Legacy team is gathering pieces of our history, working with village, county, and denominational historical archives. The Publicity team is hard at work and you’ll see the fruit of their efforts soon. We are beginning to have practices for the additional worship team. The church is at work to prepare for our new location. A large thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! Please continue to be in prayer for a safe project, and for the new home of the Downs United Methodist Church.