Construction Update

Six weeks ago, we packed up the last box, carried out the last bookshelf and stowed the last basketball for the start of construction. Since then, we’ve seen multiple dumpsters arrive, fill up, and leave as the team from Mountain Construction has been hard at work in our space. What has been done so far? Read on to find out!

Tip: Tap the edges of the photos to switch between the before and in-progress photos. For an update that includes information on the rest of the church, click here.

The Entrance

Overall, the entrance to the lower level from the ramp is going to look incredibly different. While these pictures don’t speak of the future changes, such as the stair tower entrance and ADA ramp, you can see the work that has been started to open and brighten this space.

The Great Room

If you visited The Great Room before, you’d find a number of stable, but temporary walls dividing the room into storage areas for Pat’s Closet. Not anymore! By taking down these walls, we are making space for flexible seating and programming. From one-on-one meetings, to larger group opportunities, this revitalized area will be prepared to host a variety of diverse groups.

The Gym

Since 1922, the Trinity Gym has hosted thousands of kids and adults alike for basketball, foursquare, and just about any other type of recreation you can imagine. We are pleased to report that the dangling ceiling tiles have been entirely removed, as has the flooring, and we are preparing for the next 97 years of play and recreation in this important space.

The Learning Center

The bulk of the planned work in the Learning Center will be the tasks surrounding the seismic retrofit. Here, and throughout the building, a stretch of ceiling has been removed to expose the beams. This allows for Mountain Construction to access the “bones” of the building and put in the necessary seismic upgrades.

The Kitchen

Work has not yet begun inside the lower level kitchen. We know that the new entrance to the Bryant Neighborhood Center will open against the wall where the stove formerly sat. We hope to remove the walls to open the Great Room even wider, while moving the kitchen to a different space in the lower level. A shared meal is an important and meaningful tool for community. However, the cost associated with moving gas lines and installing a range hood might prohibit these goals. We continue to raise funds, with a functional, hospitable, community-focused Bryant Neighborhood Center (and kitchen!) in mind.

Support

Will you consider coming alongside us in support of this goal? A donation to the Here for Good Campaign for the Bryant Neighborhood Center will help us through the decisions associated with this significant construction project. Every gift has an impact as we work to build a welcoming space for all!

Visit tpctacoma.org/partner to make a donation, or click here to learn more about the project.