St. Luke United Methodist Church Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Description
The organ replacement project continued to expand as the worship committee discussed ways to improve the worship area. The original choir pews, altar and pulpit were rigid and unmovable objects that limited new forms of worship and praise. The chancel areas was also too small for programs and concerts.
The new chancel space was created on one accessible level, and expanded into the sanctuary. The altar, lectern and pulpit were redesigned using some of the original woodwork in new smaller, movable furniture.
The entire sanctuary was refinished, including the original wood ceiling, beams and wood pews. Asbestos tile was removed, plaster was patched and repainted. New interior carpeting, tile, and pew cushions were added along with new lighting, sound system and air conditioning. The new worship area is now brighter, lighter and has improved acoustics to go along with the new organ and sound system making the worship area more comfortable and better prepared for outreach into the community.
Program
Built: 2001
Building and Organ Cost: $925,000

Services provided
Master planning
Schematic design
Construction Documents
Construction Administration

Consultants
Structural Ambrose Engineering
Acoustical Scott Riedel