Relocation & Tri-Faith Updates -...
Transcript of Relocation & Tri-Faith Updates -...
• Immediate goal: $26 million | congregation/community • Continues to go very well • Started 2017 – balance of $553,689 + match left to raise • As of December 31 – amount reduced to $103,924 + match
Objective 1 Uniquely capture the spirit of the Countryside Congregation
Objective 2
Objective 3
To have a “warmth” – consider material, color, texture and shade
Liturgical design elements to be complementary of each other and compatible with the entire building design
LITURGICAL DESIGN OBJECTIVES
L O W E R L E V E L - S TA I R W E L L C O R R I D O R T O T H E C H A P E L , A C R O S S F R O M C O L U M B A R I U M
Commons Coffee House
Chapel
COLUMBARIUM DETAILS NICHES • 8”x 8” companion style niches (sized for 2 urns). • Material: a honed granite or marble being discussed. • Looking into the feasibility of engraved names rather than a brass cover plate for
identification. • Contract with a mortuary to lead the relocation of current niches – notification and
communications prior. • Niche holders and designated family members will have the option to personally
move the urns.
CAPACITY • Currently 234 companion niches – 139 sold. • New Columbarium will be approximately 520 niches.
COLUMBARIUM DETAILS ACCESS • Direct access from inside and outside – through a secure vestibule.. • The church’s new site will have more green space adjacent to the building -
Columbarium access. • Prayer gardens, planters and pathways are envisioned as a part of the landscape.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COLUMBARIUM • Estimated at approximately $150,000 – includes structure, niches, finishes, and
amenities inside. • Expense shared by the Relocation Campaign, the Countryside Community Church
Charitable Foundation and potential donors who would like to enhance the interior space.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PROCESS
• Tri-Faith Search Committee & Koya Leadership Partners led a national search • Created Position Profile with key stakeholders, Clergy and religion department at
UNO • Reaction to the opportunity was STRONG around the country • Reached out to nearly 300 leaders around the country – organizations focused on:
Interfaith initiatives, government, foundations, religion and global affairs • Spoke with more than 60 potential candidates and sources regarding the role • Selected 6 candidates to interview in First Round Interviews;
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PROCESS
• Search Committee conducted Second Round Interviews with the 2 leading candidates
• Clergy met the leading 2 candidates and offered thoughts to the Search Committee • Finalist completed third-party assessment (Hogan Assessment) – yielded positive
feedback • Search Committee made the recommendation to the Tri-Faith Board – APPROVED • Offer made – negotiations in progress! • If accepted, Press Conference: mid-February
TRI-FAITH CENTER
• Site Committee interviewed local architects
• Selected & made recommendation to the Board
• Tri-Faith Exec Committee will offer contract
TASTE of TRI-FAITH
Sunday February 11
12:30 - 3 p.m.
Temple Israel RSVP
• Bring & enjoy foods reflecting faith & family traditions – avoid pork, shellfish, gelatin and alcohol • Bring non-perishable food to donate to Countryside’s Community Cupboard
SPONSORED EVENTS
GENDER GAP & RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Tuesday February 27
6 – 7:30 p.m.
UNO Weitz Community Engagement Center • FEATURING Tri-Faith Leaders:
Rabbi Deana Berezin (Temple Israel) Nuzhat Mahmood (AMI) Rev Dr. Chris Alexander (CCC)
engaging conversations about diversity & inclusion over dinner
SPONSORED EVENTS