Ralph R. Alster, Architect Survey of Existing Physical Conditions and Recommendations for Restoration and Expansion Ralph R. Alster, Architect

Purpose of Study Church Formed Satisfies the need and goal of the First Presbyterian Church To maintain and improve its ability to full fill the Church’s stated mission Which is to provide for the spiritual needs of the members, staff, the community of Washington to find God Get together Establish your mission statement Provide Programs to achieve your mission statement Success Dependent On The result is the church, Christian education building, parking and site we have today. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well these facilities serve the First Presbyterian Church in 2015 and in the near future. Members and Staff The nature of the programs offered The ability of the facilities to satisfy these programs

The Process Talk with existing members, staff, community to find out what programs are offered and how well the present building is meeting the church’s needs and goals Long Range Planning, Worship, Property, Christian Education, Music, Audio Visual, Kitchen, Youth, Pastor and Staff Review the existing facilities Visual Survey, Existing Documentation, Field Measurements Review with the contractors and maintenance personnel who have worked on the building to determine the existing systems and new systems Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Structural Engineering Building Codes Zoning, Accessibility, Life Safety, 2009 International Building Code Evaluation of the Existing Physical Conditions Based on an ongoing list of physical improvements, additional improvements identified in this study