Sierra Pacific Outdoors Work Day
On February 18th and 19th the Synod held two days of service in Oakland at the buildings we hope to turn into a site that support multicultural Lutheran leadership development. Want to financially support projects like this? Donate to Sierra Pacific Outdoors here.
Volunteers from Lutheran congregations around the area, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS), Iglesias Christiana, Synod staff and their families joined together to complete repairs that we estimate saved the Synod over $20,000. We are gratiful to everyone who came to help.
Our work on the first day focused on repairing the most significant safety issue at the site. Years of deferred maintenance on the building had created hazardous conditions with pungent mold and mildew that could be smelt throughout building that houses the main sanctuary, offices and children's classrooms. The Synod Council has approved up to $170,000 in repairs to help fix the roof, remediate the mold and repair the wall damage in the children's classrooms and main sanctuary. Major clean up was needed before professional work can begin.