Further Conversation about Heigham House...

As we continue praying about the future, it might help to chart all the Pros and Cons of keeping or removing the Heigham House. Here is a chart for keeping the house: Pros (left column) and Cons (right column).

Below is a chart considering the costs and benefits of removing the house and installing parking. Pros (left column) and Cons (right column).
After the Parish-wide meeting held Sunday, January 15, the teams that presented were given a set of steps for further discernment. These steps were based on the ideas and input presented at the meeting.

For those who favor razing the house and putting in parking, these are the next steps:

• Reach out to the Historical Society for a meeting or, at the very least, email to present our proposal.
• Reach out to the neighbors along the block - especially Dave and the other homeowners across the street. A letter and invitation to give feedback by calling, texting, or emailing one of us would be sufficient.

 
NB: Permission from the city will have to wait until after the decision is made and a bid is accepted. This is according to our Alderperson, Jimmy Lappe.
 
For those who favor renovating and renting out the house, these are the next steps:

• Find a partner who will commit to a long-term presence in the building and whose presence can generate income significant enough to cover loan repayment and add income to the general fund.
• Present this potential income-earning partner(s) to Vestry.
• Procure bids for renovation.
• Present the bids to Vestry. 
• Identify a member of the parish willing to commit to five or more years serving as a volunteer building manager.
• Identify alternative parking options.

If you are interested in joining a task force to take action on these steps, please email the office to let us know.  We will make sure you receive support and get connected with others.
 
God is working among us. Let’s continue to discern and pray.
Pastor Rebecca