The Torrance restoration project has been progressing very positively: damaged walls are being repaired and repainted, new carpet is being installed, and replacement furniture and fixtures are being ordered and will be ready to set up when the time comes. Using a portion of the rent we’ve saved by not occupying the building, we’re also making room for a few needed upgrades: new polished concrete flooring in the small lobby, more inviting lighting in the auditorium, and an upgrade to some of our internal and external signage.
One element of the project we did not expect involved the extent to which the relatively small area of the original roof collapse would affect the whole building: in order for the building owner to reengage with the correct level of insurance on the building, it was required that the entire roof be replaced. Thankfully, by working with the building owner, our insurance company, many contractors, a few legal experts, our financial advisors, and some congregation members with commercial real estate and legal experience, we have been able to secure appropriate funding for the new roof without additional financial impact to the church, as well as a timeline for the replacement that will still allow us to open this fall.
Though there still remains the possibility that some unforeseen circumstance would cause a slight delay, we are praying and feeling confident that we’ll be able to host our Grand Reopening on Sunday, September 8, with an entirely new roof and all of the other completed repairs and upgrades.
If you have any concerns of questions, please reach out to Rachael or Alex.