Work in Progress: Our New Sanctuary

Our building contractor is still working on a few remaining items before we receive our final certificate of occupancy. Work Party this Saturday, August 23 from 9:00 AM until we’re done. The new chairs for Daniels Hall have arrived and need to be unpacked plus other tasks. Save the date for the Grand Opening Weekend September 6-7, 2025.

Signs are done. Grand piano has been moved along with the chairs into the new sanctuary ready for the first service in the new space this Sunday, August 17th. Come join us! Save the date for the Grand Opening Weekend September 6-7, 2025. Sept 6th: New Sanctuary Dedication: https://ocuuc.org/newsanctuarydedication/Sept 7th: Open House: https://ocuuc.org/openhouse/

Steve, Avery and Liz (not shown) receive operating instructions from the installer on the new lighting systems. The audio/visual subcontractor has tested the sound system and the new screen using the projector. The building plans are put on display on the raised platform for the building inspector’s use during the final inspection process. If you are available consider joining the work party this Saturday, July 26 to help get everything ready for the big opening weekend. Save the date for…

The audio/visual subcontractor has tested the sound system and the new screen using the projector with excellent results. The builder continues to go through the punch list of remaining items to complete as we get closer to the final inspection by the city. Save the date for the Grand Opening Weekend September 6-7, 2025. Join the work party on Saturday, July 26 to help prepare the new sanctuary for our use. Look for additional information at the Sunday service.

The new sanctuary had the new electrical cables installed by So Cal Edison last Sunday. Check out the video here! This is a huge achievement in the building process which now allows the various systems to be tested. The audio/visual subcontractor has already tested the sound system and the new screen using the projector with excellent results. The builder continues to go through the punch list of remaining items to complete as we get closer to the final inspection by…

We finally received the permits from the city so work on the new property sign can proceed. This photo shows the temporary sign that was placed in the approximate location of the permanent sign. It has since been removed so the new concrete foundation can be formed and poured.

New asphalt installation around rear of the property is completed including the approved striping. The remaining parking areas will be prepared and coated with slurry and then those spaces will be striped. Fortunately, our adjoining property owner has agreed to slurry coat the remaining parking areas.

The builder is busy going through the punch list of remaining items to complete as we get closer to the final inspection by the city.

Following last Sunday’s Annual Meeting the new sanctuary was open for inspection by the attendees. The largest remaining task is the parking lot in which half will be partially slurry coated and the rest will receive new asphalt. Landscaping is almost completed and we’re still waiting for Edison to give final approval to turn on the electricity so we can test all the systems. Want to catch the construction action in real time? Check out the Live Sanctuary Cam here!

Video credit: produced by Steve M. This video was created for OCUUC’s Annual Congregational Meeting

Installation of the pavers continues and should be finished this week in time for the congregational meeting this Sunday. Come to the meeting and test them out. The interior of the sanctuary will be viewable also. The landscaping crew has been busy planting everything according to the detailed plan. The existing monument sign has been removed and foundation work on the new sign will start soon. We’re waiting for the final electrical connection from Edison which could happen at anytime.…

Picture 1: The semi-permeable pavers are being installed this week. These pavers allow rainwater to be filtered back into the ground rather than directly into the street gutter system. Picture 2: The talented crew prepares the base for the pavers while the landscapers are busy getting the plants organized and in the ground. Picture 3: A member of the audio/visual team works on the recently installed video projector in the sanctuary. The video screen is in place and it won’t…