. Jalbum 8.5 slides/101.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Walter Roach, with his big bass drum, leads the congregation outside for the Groundbreaking ceremony. Jim Hagan, in choir robe, follows. Walter Roach, with his big bass drum, leads the congregation outside for the Groundbreaking ceremony. Jim Hagan, in choir robe, follows. slides/101.jpg slides/102.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Our congregation gathers to listen and observe the ceremony. Our congregation gathers to listen and observe the ceremony. slides/102.jpg slides/103.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Historic documents are on display for the occasion. At the lower left is a photo of the congregation standing outside the church as it was in 1947. Historic documents are on display for the occasion. At the lower left is a photo of the congregation standing outside the church as it was in 1947. slides/103.jpg slides/104.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Also on display were these plans for the relocation of church offices to Lincoln House, next door at 1937 Lincoln Ave. To accomplish this, Lincoln House would undergo dramatic changes. Also on display were these plans for the relocation of church offices to Lincoln House, next door at 1937 Lincoln Ave. To accomplish this, Lincoln House would undergo dramatic changes. slides/104.jpg slides/105.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Rev. Art Mills (Stone Church Senior Pastor at the time) reads the Groundbreaking Ceremony Proclamation. In the background are Gabriel Faber (left) and Leonard Lewis and Bruce Raby (right, partially obscured). Rev. Art Mills (Stone Church Senior Pastor at the time) reads the Groundbreaking Ceremony Proclamation. In the background are Gabriel Faber (left) and Leonard Lewis and Bruce Raby (right, partially obscured). slides/105.jpg slides/106.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Congregation gathers to celebrate the occasion. Among those shown are Janice and Mel Goertz, Stone Church Associate Pastor Rev. Rebecca Kuiken and Ed Tablak. Facilities Task Force members, in hard hats, begin the groundbreaking. Congregation gathers to celebrate the occasion. Among those shown are Janice and Mel Goertz, Stone Church Associate Pastor Rev. Rebecca Kuiken and Ed Tablak. Facilities Task Force members, in hard hats, begin the groundbreaking. slides/106.jpg slides/107.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Facilities Task Force members Pat Magee, John Lococo Jr., Linda Appleton, Fred Oliver and Barbara Krause (left to right) are in hard hats, preparing for the work ahead. Facilities Task Force members Pat Magee, John Lococo Jr., Linda Appleton, Fred Oliver and Barbara Krause (left to right) are in hard hats, preparing for the work ahead. slides/107.jpg slides/108.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Interim Executive Presbyter Jane Odell and Stated Clerk John F. Lococo, from San Jose Presbytery, take their turn getting to work. Interim Executive Presbyter Jane Odell and Stated Clerk John F. Lococo, from San Jose Presbytery, take their turn getting to work. slides/108.jpg slides/109.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Jane Odell and John F. Lococo keep digging. Among the onlookers are Leonard Lewis (in choir robe) and Art Mills. Jane Odell and John F. Lococo keep digging. Among the onlookers are Leonard Lewis (in choir robe) and Art Mills. slides/109.jpg slides/110.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Architectural and contractor representatives take their turn at the shovels. Architectural and contractor representatives take their turn at the shovels. slides/110.jpg slides/111.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 The architects and contractors pause for a photo, before continuing their digging. The architects and contractors pause for a photo, before continuing their digging. slides/111.jpg slides/112.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Rebecca Kuiken gives her encouragement as groundbreaking continues. Rebecca Kuiken gives her encouragement as groundbreaking continues. slides/112.jpg slides/201.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 The Social Hall is emptied in preparation for its remodeling. This view looks toward the Sanctuary. Windows on the left look out on the inner courtyard between the church and Roycott House. The Social Hall is emptied in preparation for its remodeling. This view looks toward the Sanctuary. Windows on the left look out on the inner courtyard between the church and Roycott House. slides/201.jpg slides/202.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Another view of the Social Hall, now looking toward the Chapel. The old kitchen is just beyond the pass-through window at the center right. Another view of the Social Hall, now looking toward the Chapel. The old kitchen is just beyond the pass-through window at the center right. slides/202.jpg slides/203.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Another view of the Social Hall, with a clearer view of the two pass-through counters and the hall leading to the Chapel. The old kitchen was behind the pass-through counters. Another view of the Social Hall, with a clearer view of the two pass-through counters and the hall leading to the Chapel. The old kitchen was behind the pass-through counters. slides/203.jpg slides/204.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 A view of the old kitchen, with its large gas stove. A view of the old kitchen, with its large gas stove. slides/204.jpg slides/205.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Another view of the kitchen, looking toward the pass-through window to the Social Hall (left) and a second pass-through window into the hall. Another view of the kitchen, looking toward the pass-through window to the Social Hall (left) and a second pass-through window into the hall. slides/205.jpg slides/206.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 June Tablak and Art Mills in the old Church Office. June Tablak and Art Mills in the old Church Office. slides/206.jpg slides/301.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 The Chapel was pressed into service as a storage room, while the Social Hall was being remodeled. The Chapel was pressed into service as a storage room, while the Social Hall was being remodeled. slides/301.jpg slides/302.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 The large Cedar tree at the front of Lincoln House needed to be removed, as it had grown too large for its location. The large Cedar tree at the front of Lincoln House needed to be removed, as it had grown too large for its location. slides/302.jpg slides/303.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Lincoln House, shown stripped of its roof in preparation for a new one. Its interior was extensively remodeled, to house the Church Office and Library. Lincoln House, shown stripped of its roof in preparation for a new one. Its interior was extensively remodeled, to house the Church Office and Library. slides/303.jpg slides/304.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Lawrence Summers (left) and Art Holtz gave generously of their time throughout the remodeling process. Here they are at work behind Lincoln House. Lawrence Summers (left) and Art Holtz gave generously of their time throughout the remodeling process. Here they are at work behind Lincoln House. slides/304.jpg slides/305.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Construction Zone? Not to worry; Sunday Worship and socializing go on anyway. Construction Zone? Not to worry; Sunday Worship and socializing go on anyway. slides/305.jpg slides/306.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 More gather for Sunday Worship and socializing. Everyone worked around limited space provided during construction. More gather for Sunday Worship and socializing. Everyone worked around limited space provided during construction. slides/306.jpg slides/307.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 The Social Hall is gutted. This view looks toward the Sanctuary. The Social Hall is gutted. This view looks toward the Sanctuary. slides/307.jpg slides/308.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Another view of the Social Hall, looking toward the Chapel. Another view of the Social Hall, looking toward the Chapel. slides/308.jpg slides/309.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 A third view of the Social Hall, looking toward the inner courtyard. A third view of the Social Hall, looking toward the inner courtyard. slides/309.jpg slides/310.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 A final view of the Social Hall, under reconstruction. A final view of the Social Hall, under reconstruction. slides/310.jpg slides/311.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Construction Zone? Not to worry, we do coffee fellowship after worship anyway, inside the Social Hall. Construction Zone? Not to worry, we do coffee fellowship after worship anyway, inside the Social Hall. slides/311.jpg slides/312.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Coffee fellowship goes on inside the Social Hall, even while it is being rebuilt. Coffee fellowship goes on inside the Social Hall, even while it is being rebuilt. slides/312.jpg slides/313.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Session met wherever there was available space, and that varied throughout the construction process. Here they are pictured at the back of the Sanctuary. Session met wherever there was available space, and that varied throughout the construction process. Here they are pictured at the back of the Sanctuary. slides/313.jpg slides/401.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 As former Stone Church Pastor Rev. Art Mills opens the Dedication ceremony, Stone Church's Stated Supply Pastor Rev. Marge Palmer and Associate Pastor Rebecca Kuiken look on, together with Interim Executive Presbyter Jane Odell and Stated Clerk John F. Lococo, from San Jose Presbytery. They are shown left to right. As former Stone Church Pastor Rev. Art Mills opens the Dedication ceremony, Stone Church's Stated Supply Pastor Rev. Marge Palmer and Associate Pastor Rebecca Kuiken look on, together with Interim Executive Presbyter Jane Odell and Stated Clerk John F. Lococo, from San Jose Presbytery. They are shown left to right. slides/401.jpg slides/402.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Lincoln House, now refurbished inside and out, has a new roof and provides space for the Church Offices and the Library. Lincoln House, now refurbished inside and out, has a new roof and provides space for the Church Offices and the Library. slides/402.jpg slides/403.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 The new kitchen was relocated to the other side of the Social Hall, near the Sanctuary. The new kitchen was relocated to the other side of the Social Hall, near the Sanctuary. slides/403.jpg slides/404.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 A close-up view of the A. J. "Dad" Elliot stained glass window. A close-up view of the A. J. "Dad" Elliot stained glass window. slides/404.jpg slides/405.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 A view of the new kitchen, now located at the end of the Social Hall nearest the Sanctuary. A view of the new kitchen, now located at the end of the Social Hall nearest the Sanctuary. slides/405.jpg slides/406.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Another view of the new kitchen. Another view of the new kitchen. slides/406.jpg slides/407.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 A third view of the new kitchen. A third view of the new kitchen. slides/407.jpg slides/408.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Young children enjoy the remodeled nursery, now located immediately next to the Sanctuary for easy access. Young children enjoy the remodeled nursery, now located immediately next to the Sanctuary for easy access. slides/408.jpg slides/409.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:50 -0800 Another view of the remodeled and relocated nursery. This view looks out to the main courtyard of the church. Another view of the remodeled and relocated nursery. This view looks out to the main courtyard of the church. slides/409.jpg