Blog series
The 2008–2014 Renovation
The restoration and renovation of the church from 2008 to 2014, as the parish followed it.
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Cornerstone: The Proposed Renovation of the Church
The scope of work includes two small additions (a west narthex and a north utility room) to, and a complete renovation of, the existing church building.
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Cornerstone: Masonry Repairs and Protecting the Organ
Concerns have been expressed about the status of the organ during the renovation in 2011 so contact was made with Ric Parsons, President of Parsons Pipe Organ Builders.
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The Church Renovation Committee’s First Two Years
Two years of planning and projects have focused on restoration and maintenance of the church exterior to make it weather-tight and even more beautiful for the 400th Anniversary.
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Renovation Update: The Church Roof Is Complete
The roof has been completed and received a certification from Restoration Engineering that the required work was completed according to the terms of the contract.
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Renovation Update: Stained Glass Windows Removed for Restoration
Renovation is continuing as evidenced by the missing stained glass windows.
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Church Renovation: Brickwork, Slate Roof and the 33 Stained Glass Windows
The Church Renovation Committee continues to work on the renovation of the church. Our current goal is to complete the exterior renovation by this fall, well prior to the 400th celebration next year.
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Renovation Committee Report: February 2009
The Committee decided to pursue slate roof repairs/maintenance this year (along with other tasks such as church exterior painting and wood repair/replacement), and postpone the tower roof replacement until more is known about the plans…
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Renovation Committee Report: Brick Restoration and Cemetery Improvements (January 2009)
The brick restoration to the church walls and the cemetery walls is nearing completion and was done with expert workmanship.
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Renovation Committee Inspects the Church from Cellar to Attic
Five members of the committee along with Camille Bowman, Virginia Historic Resources Officer, donned “bunny crawling suits” and prowled around on dirt floors, peered into spidery places and climbed to the church attic and roof.
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Church Renovation Committee Holds First Meeting
The mandate is to design and implement a process that results in a complete, well planned renovation of our church building. The goal is a “gentle renovation with modern systems consistent with the architecture of…
