This week bundles of materials were delivered so that the roofers could begin their work. They plan to remove the old cedar shakes from the A-frame first, then replacing them with the brand new cedar shakes. The new, unweathered cedar shakes will give the A-frame a lighter brown look that hasn’t been seen since the sanctuary was built in 1962. Painters are expected to begin their work either this week or next, and new light fixtures for the interior of the sanctuary will be ordered in the next few days.

The roofing crew brave the heat as they begin removal of the old cedar shakes.

Eight pallets of new cedar shakes have been delivered for the A-frame.