2008-09 Expansion Project

In June 2008, Holy Trinity broke ground on a $1.68 million expansion — the most extensive construction project it has undertaken since it moved to its current site on Lakeside Drive in April 1976. With completion scheduled for the Spring of 2009, the project features new seating, new sanctuary and lobby space, and renovated kitchen and hall facilities.

Highlights include:

– Expansion of the sanctuary and relocation and expansion of the choir loft. The move added seating for 140 people, expanding total seating to 370. New pews were added and existing pews recovered.

– New onyx flooring was installed in the solea and altar areas which gives the front of the sanctuary a brighter look.

– A glass-enclosed cry room was added to the narthex. The cry room is wired with an upgraded sound system that allows services to be heard throughout the Church building. Wire loops under the carpet transmit the sound directly to those with hearing aids.

– A new bell tower, with a dome slightly higher than the main dome of the Church, was integrated with the main building and features an electronic bell system. The new tower is also equipped with a chair lift to the choir loft.

– A new portico was added to the front of the church with Byzantine style columns. Some 23 architectural crosses, painted a gold color, were added to the new exterior. The new crosses include two matching crosses for both domes.

– An enlarged, glass enclosed lobby features a beautiful new candle table and a candle stand covered with matching onyx tile.

– A new fire protection sprinkling system was added throughout the facility, including the sanctuary.

– The entire kitchen was remodeled. Renovations include new stainless steel counter-tops, new/additional shelves, new anti-skid quarry tile floor and a new ceiling. A new 10×14 foot walk-in cooler/freezer is accessible from inside the kitchen.

– Other miscellaneous improvements and repairs include an upgraded front church sign, landscaping and repairs to all cracking brickwork.

The expansion project was the culmination of many years of volunteer planning and fundraising that involved the direct participation of dozens of parishioners. Constantine George Pappas AIA of Troy, Mich., served as architect for the project. The general contractor was Pioneer Construction of Grand Rapids.