The air-conditioning systems at CNS B1, B2 and the Welcome Centre are presently being replaced. They have served us since 2005. We will be looking to upgrade the Sanctuary’s chiller system at a later date.

Works will also start soon at the Welcome Center which will involve the following:

• Fabricating and installing a new counter to accommodate a Cafe serving area which can serve a wider variety of hot and cold drinks.
  
• A new information desk area and improving the way we serve visitors and members.
  
• Refurnishing the seating area to include more tables to encourage community interaction
  
• To introduce different types of seating which can cater to the needs of the young and senior alike.
  

These steps will enhance the way CWC is being used every day of the week and make it more effective as a channel for community interaction and outreach.

We will also make the door between the chapel and CWC accessible again so that there is better integration between the two spaces when an event requires that. For example, before a meeting starts at the chapel, the pre-meeting gathering is at the Cafe/CWC. Think of lunchtime talks for example or even a small Alpha group. The Chapel is underused at the moment and this link will encourage better use of that space.

As for the Prayer Halls, we have plans to renovate this heavily used space so that it is suitable to host a main Service, i.e. the new eleven:30 Service. We intend to name this space (any good ideas out there? Cranmer Halls?) We will construct a new stage, improve the video projection, acoustics and lighting.

There are also plans to consider building a canopy over the amphitheatre area and parts of the lawn so that it can better serve the need for community space, pre and post Service overflow, wedding receptions etc. This also means that the tents adjacent to the Nave (can be an eye sore!) will not be necessary. That area can be landscaped and refurbished with weather-proof garden benches and tables.

The CNS basement classrooms are also being refurbished and partitioned into smaller meeting rooms. There is also a major spring cleaning going on at the CNS basement area and new cupboards will be brought in to meet storage needs neatly.

All these are being done to better serve the community and the vision/mission of the church. As always, we welcome feedback. Email to feedback@cathedral.org.sg