The Property Steering Committee and its three Subcommittees – Garden, Routine Maintenance, and Special Projects – are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of St. John’s buildings and grounds.  All four groups are made up of parishioner volunteers.

The Garden Subcommittee has responsibility for upkeep on all the gardens on the Church and Parish Hall grounds, including the Memorial Garden.  This Subcommittee also has responsibility for all general aesthetic issues relating to the grounds.  The Routine Maintenance Subcommittee has responsibility for all upkeep on the buildings (Church, Parish Hall, and Rectory) and grounds (excluding gardens).  The Special Projects Subcommittee handles non-routine property projects; examples in the past year include replacing the playground equipment, replacing the Church roof, and renovating the Undercroft bathroom.  The Property Steering Committee oversees the Property Budget, coordinates the activities of the three Subcommittees, and acts as liaison with the Vestry to keep the Vestry informed about upcoming property issues and funding needs.

Many of the maintenance items, and some of the non-routine projects, are handled by outside contractors under the supervision of the Subcommittees.  Other tasks are handled by the Subcommittee members themselves, usually on an as needed basis.  In addition, parishioner volunteer workdays, which are open to the entire parish, are held twice a year to take care of some of the maintenance and non-routine cleaning.

We welcome any and all parishioners who would like to help out on any of these Subcommittees or lend a hand on workdays.  Don’t be shy!  Experience is not required.  We’d love to have you join us!

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