Video Update 2
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It’s Official!
It’s official! Yesterday morning (November 2nd) we closed on the church property at 107 Highwood Ave. Thanks be to God! We hope to begin construction on the church offices as soon as we get the necessary permits. Now that we have property, we have a better sense of what the total construction costs [...]
Property Blessing
Despite the rain, a group of about 30 people gathered on the Highwood property the night before closing to give thanks and pray a blessing on the land. It was an especially appropriate night for such a service, because it was All Saints Day — and we gave particular thanks for those who [...]
Video Update 1
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Storage Tank Removed!
As we announced on Sunday, the environmental issue that was discovered during due diligence (an old storage tank that was buried in front of the property) has been successfully resolved. The tank was removed without incident, and NO contamination was found. Thanks be to God! We are waiting for official clearance from the [...]
Vestry Votes to Purchase Building
Church of the Redeemer’s Vestry voted unanimously last night to pursue the purchase of the church at 107 Highwood Ave in Highwood for our church home. The vote came at the end of a meeting that involved careful review of Redeemer’s operational finances, funds committed and received, and the costs associated with moving forward. [...]
Highwood City Council Meeting
Tonight the Highwood City Council met to vote on whether or not to approve the special use permit and parking variance we need in order to move forward on our building plans. The Council decided to approve both measures, but with conditions. The good news is that tonight's decision means that this door is [...]
Another Delay
Last night we appeared before the City Council in Highwood. Our presentation was well received, and the questions asked were helpful clarifications. The primary concern on the part of the city has to do with our request regarding parking, and Highwood’s general parking shortage. The upshot is that before the Aldermen vote on [...]
Vote Delayed
Last night we appeared before the City Council in Highwood. Our presentation was well received, and the questions asked were helpful clarifications. The primary concern on the part of the city has to do with our request regarding parking, and Highwood’s general parking shortage. The upshot is that before the Aldermen vote on our [...]
A Unanimous Yes!
Last night the Highwood Zoning Commission voted unanimously to allow Church of the Redeemer to utilize the building at 107 Highwood Avenue, which would return the property for church use for the first time in 50 years. Thanks be to God! The next approval meeting will be before the City Council next month. [...]