(As published in the September 2015 newsletter.)
Capital Campaign:
This fall, the CC team will be visiting with newer members who are not yet part of the building project and inviting them to make a pledge. They plan to coordinate their visits with the stewardship canvassers.
Building Team update:
We have an architect! We will be working with Mr. Al York, AIA, of McKinney/York Architects. (1301 E. 7th St.)
A short list of four impressive architecture firms and their teams were interviewed. We unanimously chose McKinney/York. Our next step is to determine their scope of work. One of the thing that impressed us was how aware they were of our budgetary limitations and how willing they were to let those shape the work. Another joy was how much they knew about the traditions of great architecture and Unitarian congregations, and how thrilled they were to have a chance to design a UU church. As they reach a point in the design process where congregational input will be helpful, the congregation will be invited to Town Hall Meetings to see the designs in process and give input. According to the current timeline, this should happen sometime in October. Watch the newsletter and the announcements! All building team meetings are open to all church members. Email Rev. Meg if you would like to come: meg.barnhouse@austinuu.org.
