2001

• Former music director, Mark Wickens, compiles technical assessment of current Cassavant organ and acoustics of sanctuary

2002

• Ad Hoc Study Committee and music director, Tom Trenney, report progress of initial investigations to Session

• Research sub-committees formed:
  Organ selection
  Chancel design
  Finance

2003

• Following sub-committee reviews, Session approves selection of Nichols & Simpson as organ builders

• Liturgical space design planning begins with nationally known consultant, Terry Eason

• Noted acoustician, Scott Riedel, is retained to ensure acoustical quality for music and spoken word

2004

• Session approves development of Capital campaign

• Organ construction contract approved by Session ($920,000)

• Preliminary design studies for sanctuary renovation begin

2005

• Organ design begins (3 years duration)

• Capital campaign raises $1.5 million

• Congregation feedback regarding preliminary concepts for sanctuary renovation compiled

• Local architect firm (Constantine George Pappas AIA Architecture/Planning) retained to develop final design recommendations

• Steering Committee named to provide project leadership and oversight

2006

• Organ construction begins

• Final sanctuary renovation design completed

• Session approval of design, construction, and financial plans requested

• Construction bids

• Capital campaign continues with final design plans available

2007

• Organ construction continues

• Sanctuary closes for renovation (April-December)

• Completion: Christmas 2007