Cupola Placed on Entrance Canopy

On February 15, 2011, the cupola was installed on top of the canopy over the new main entrance. The cupola creates a visual cue for visitors as they enter the west parking lot and look for the church entrance.The cupola was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries in Kentucky and installed under the supervision of Frank Rewold and Son. The cupola was designed by Ron Cieslak, of Merritt Cieslak Design, to match Redeemer's distinctive exterior decor. The cupola was designed to complement, but not compete with, Redeemer's main steeple erected in 1957. A cross was custom made and place on top of the cupola. The cupola itself is made of maintenance-free materials and is supported by a steel structure just underneath the roof of the new drop-off canopy. A 65 foot crane was used to assemble the cupola and lower it into position before workmen climbed inside the cupola to finish the installation.

Design Update: Town Square

Visitor impact starts the moment they enter our parking lot and find their way from our entrance to the sanctuary, and then again after worship service, as they navigate our hallways to join in member fellowship. The new Town Square is focused on improving this visitor impact and member fellowship.

The scope of work includes a new “main entrance” off our west parking lot, including a covered canopy for drop-off. One enters through two sets of double doors into a large lobby atrium. The sanctuary, now on the same level as the entry lobby, will be more readily apparent and accessible to visitors, as will other guest services such as the all-new nursery, and all-new women’s and men’s restrooms. The wood-paneled lobby, which includes views to our existing courtyard, will transition the visitor to a comfortable seating area around a fireplace which is adjacent to a new café equipped for coffee service and fellowship. Our hope is that this Town Square becomes a magnet for visitor and member alike, not just on Sunday mornings, but throughout the week.