October 2022 Update
Dear Mount Olivet Family,
When we hear the words “church” and “fire” all sorts of images of tragic destruction spring to mind. While we are truly so fortunate in our situation, we do want to share with you the realities that we are facing as a church over the coming weeks and months.
The Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and Preschool building were largely unharmed. This is fantastic news!
We are also fortunate in that electrical systems for these spaces are separate so each part of the building is able to operate independently with regards to electric, fire alarms, and internet.
We have no reason to believe this was arson.
Attic
The fire began and was contained in the attic. There is structural damage to the attic, holes in the roof, and all of the contents — which includes Christmas trees and decorations — were destroyed.
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Music Room & Classrooms
The level below that contains a Preschool classroom, Choir room, office space and other classrooms. Due to the water damage and smoke exposure, the contents of those rooms are ruined. That also means the majority of the music library will need to be replaced.
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Office Space & Gathering Space
There is substantial water damage to walls and ceilings. The Gathering Space and office suite will need to be nearly completely renovated.
This is estimated to take at least six months.
During that time, our clergy and staff will not have offices onsite.
We will not have classrooms on the lower level where many of our Adult Sunday school rooms and Wednesday studies take place.
Clergy and staff will continue to meet during the week offsite or online and we are available by appointment.
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Accessing Areas of the Building
When we do return to worship in the Sanctuary, we will not have access from the 16th St. doors, the front circle, nor elevator usage.
We will need to enter the building by the preschool doors.
We also will not have access to anything in the northern building to include The Gathering Space, the Office Suite, the Choir room, and restrooms and classrooms on all three floors.
We are working with various companies and agencies to make sure our facility is clean and safe and handicap accessible as possible.
3D Scan of Building
A 3D interactive scan of the building in it's current state has been created and is available for you to view.
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