Sanctuary Renovation Plans & Updates
NOTE: During sanctuary renovation, Bethel Fergus Falls will meet for worship in the Fellowship Hall
Congregational approval was required for moving forward with this proposal. It was approved by the congregation at our June 23, 2020 business meeting.
The motion from the elder board: "To approve renovations to Bethel's Sanctuary this summer, according to the Make Room plan, funded with cash from the capital account, up to a maximum of $200,000."
As we move forward, updates and plans will be posted below. Here is an introduction and overview of the project.
The motion from the elder board: "To approve renovations to Bethel's Sanctuary this summer, according to the Make Room plan, funded with cash from the capital account, up to a maximum of $200,000."
As we move forward, updates and plans will be posted below. Here is an introduction and overview of the project.
Bethel Family, the past 3 months of COVID-19 response have imposed unprecedented demands and adaptations upon us as a church, as families, and as individuals. As we have joyously moved back to in-person worship services, we have identified a critical and immediate challenge to address. The COVID-19 guidelines on social distancing in worship services has led to a pressing issue for Bethel.
The rigidity of the current pew seating in the sanctuary allows for zero flexibility to adapt for distance between rows or grouping of seats for individuals or families. The impact and restriction of roping off more than half of the pews is evidence of the obvious. We are already overflowing into the foyer for worship services. The seating challenges in September will become exponentially more difficult.
