Last Sunday, Feb. 2nd, the Exploration Team gave a short update about the work we have been doing. People have asked us to put it on the website for all to read. I am including that report below. Please let us know if you have any questions.
This week marks the first anniversary of Session selecting families and children as our current mission focus. A lot has happened over the past year. We have networked with many agencies, groups, and individuals. We formed the Exploration Team which is undertaking a feasibility study to form a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County and other local service agencies to help meet the housing needs of homeless, single-parent families.
The Exploration Team is looking into the idea of building six two-bedroom/one-bath cottages on the southeast corner of the Church campus. We are proposing a circular village layout with front porches and a central common area. Supportive services would be provided by our local service agency partners.
Exploration Team members are available to answer any questions you might have. Contact the office for a list of team members. A map, with the proposed layout, the estimated preliminary budget, and a copy of the Request for Proposals letter is being sent to local service agencies will be available. Everyone is encouraged to visit with us and express their ideas and concerns. Anyone interested in joining the Exploration Team is welcome.
And last, we are in search of a name for the project. Anyone with an idea for a name please let anyone on the Exploration Team or Ann in the Church office know by next Sunday afternoon, a week from today. The Exploration Team will narrow the choices down to four or five at their meeting on Monday, February 10th. The congregation will vote for the name during the service on Sunday, February 16th.
*The photo attached to this post was taken from the internet. It is intended to give an idea of what these cottages might look like. *
