The Phase 2 Building Committee, created by Session in the fall of 2003, was charged with overseeing the next phase of the First Pres Facilities Master Plan development. Specifically, the Phase 2 Committee guided the building process through the congregation’s ministry areas for input and suggestions, worked with architect Tom Zimmerman in obtaining city approval, and has communicated with the entire congregation every step of the way.

Update:
On January 22, 2008, Session approved the following six recommendations presented by the Phase 2 Committee:

1. First Presbyterian Church not proceed with the redevelopment of the Annex as outlined in the Phase 2 proposal at this time;
   
2. the church staff and Trustees develop a list of essential “Must-Do” recommendations for the Phase 2 Committee to consider in order to bring the existing Annex to a safe and usable condition suitable for carrying out existing ministry needs for the foreseeable future, the cost of which will be covered by current Phase 2 contributions. The necessary projects will be approved by the Phase 2 Committee and Session;
   
3. the congregation be notified of these decisions and that an opportunity be given to people who have contributed to the campaign to adjust their pledge and/or gifts. It is hoped that people will want to continue to contribute toward future capital projects, and we will maintain a capital fund reserve for future building projects; however, persons desiring a refund of money they contributed toward Phase 2 believing it would go toward the Annex redevelopment will have their gifts returned to them;
   
4. the Business Manager notify the city and our neighbors at 1655 Walnut Street that we will not be proceeding with the project;
   
5. the Session dismiss Tom Zimmerman, project architect, with our deepest thanks and heartfelt gratitude for his hard work, patience, and creative solutions; and
   
6. the Phase 2 Committee continue its work until the Annex portion of the “Must-Do’s” are completed.

If you have questions about the Phase 2 decision, you are welcome to join elders, pastors and members of the Phase 2 Committee on Sunday, February 3 in the Chapel from 9:00-9:30 a.m. or 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Phase 2 Building Committee:
Sandy Bracken (Moderator), Lee Daniel, Jeanne Frith, Marilyn Haas, Roger Love, Paul Schultz, Bill Ward, Alan Watkins, Karen McBride, Dick Barker (Trustee rep.), Steve Rice (Session rep.), Peter Barnes, Bob Stover, Tom Zimmerman (Project architect).

Contact:
We welcome your feedback. Please send any questions or comments to phase2@fpcboulder.org.