Our kitchen project continues with installation of new flooring and completion of our grease trap. For photos of our project, check out our gallery, here. As with many projects, the timeline for completion keeps changing. Up next: delivery of equipment and plumbing inspections.
Renovating the kitchen has begun! We chose renovate over refurbish or remodel or restore because we are doing more than refurbishing which connotes a sprucing up. And it’s more than a restoration because we aren’t just restoring its former function. We are increasing functionality from a warm up kitchen to...
This week the demolition crew came in and started tearing out the old kitchen. Items will be stored in Warner Room while the project continues over the next couple of months. Check out our photo gallery, here.
As promised, the solar committee is sharing the slide presentation from last Sunday’s Coffee Hour to invite the congregation to learn about the progress toward solar panels here at First Unitarian Church. If we can answer any questions please contact either Bill Hardham at bhardam@comcast.net or Renee Anderson at 302-529-7845....
This Sunday, March 7th, we will gather virtually after the service at 11:30 a.m. for informal time together. The Environmental Justice Task Force will give a short update on the Solar panel project. Then we will break into small groups for 15 minutes to allow for informal conversations and reflections...
On Sunday, February 16, 2020 we had a fabulous celebration to install Rev. Pamela Wat as our minister and we re-dedicated the new improvements to our building! See our gallery, below!
In Rev. Pamela Wat ‘s sermon in December, she mentioned that a solar team had reported its findings to the Board. The team had obtained bids from three established Delaware vendors and reported that the best approach was a rooftop array that would take care of about 40% of our...
It has been one year since we unveiled our new Audio Visual equipment! Hopefully, this has brought improvements in our worship experience and we know it has allowed up to expand opportunities for outreach and community engagement. We’ve had movie viewings on social justice issues and we’ve hosted meetings and...
While cleaning out the basement, we found dozens of slate tiles of various colors and sizes. With new flooring in the Sanctuary we no longer have a need for these replacement tiles. If you would like one or many, please help yourself by the end of January. (trivet? garden tiles?...
We recently did a punch list with the construction contractor and the blue tape marks areas that need attention. Please do not remove it, even if it is on the floor or on a wood surface. We do not yet have a date when the company will correct the issues,...
The lift is finished! The accessibility upgrades are now complete and ready to use: Mechanized Whitby front doors and vestibule doors Warner Room restroom Warner Room wheelchair lift portable ramp to sanctuary stage office hallway ramp to education wing Here are instructions for using the lift in the Warner Room/Garden...
Phase 1 of the Capital Improvement Plan is almost done! Chairs, floors, ceilings, lights, bathrooms, Warner room lift, office hallway ramp, carpet, front doors, window blinds, electric panels, rewiring, fans, and audio/visual nearly done. Phase 2 is the kitchen. The first kitchen bids were too expensive so we adjusted the...
On Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m., we will have a special ceremony to re-dedicate our building (following the completion of the strategic planning project) and to install our new Minister. All are invited to attend the service at 4:00 p.m. and join us for a reception afterwards. Stay...