Except for some painting of the porch, the exterior renovation of the Rutland Center Church is now complete.  Over the summer, a new porch was added, the trim along the roof edge was completed, the renovated windows were installed and the church was professionally painted. Yet to be done is the painting of the porch floor and burial of electrical service to the building.

     Thanks to everyone who helped with the food stands or contributed financially to the project.

     As the leaves change color and we wrap up this year's work, we're beginning to think about work to be done next year.  Two areas will be our focus: the floor and the walls.  As part of the rim joist construction process, flooring around the perimeter of the building had to be removed.  We will replace those boards as one of our first projects.  We will then turn to the walls. Our present plan is to remove the lath and plaster, install the electrical wiring and fill the wall cavity with closed cell foam, which will seal the building from weather and insects and provide structural strength.  Funding for these projects has yet to be obtained.

      More information will be published here as decisions are made.