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Cathedral Update - November 2009
FINANCIAL UPDATE (October 31, 2009)
Revenue 3,096,995.05
Expenses 2,647,930.19
Diocese accounts 613,943.41
Iqaluit fund-raising 276,000.00 (approx)
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
Due to the disbandment of Altus Engineering and Canadian Wooden Domes a few months ago, we were unable to proceed with construction as planned for this year. However, FSC (our architectural firm) signed a contract on October 30th, 2009 with Mr. Michael Roberts (structural engineer). Mr. Roberts formerly worked with Altus Engineering and is now working for a company called “Section T”. He is ready to start working on St. Jude’s project and will be getting stamped construction documents and information to NCC (our construction managers) in Iqaluit regarding the steel rings and will get them into production.
Arrangements will then be made to have the steel rings shipped and on site ready for construction of the dome for the spring of 2010.
At our tele-conference meeting on November 10th, it was expressed by NCC that they would like to see the dome and entrance way closed in by the fall of 2010. This was originally to have been a two step process, but our hope is that it can be fully accomplished next season.
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
(Diocese of the Arctic) –
We have continued with research on foundations and made applications to 60 newly formed foundations for funding.
Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati, Ohio has been in touch with the Diocese office requesting permission to use St. Jude’s Cathedral re-building project as their Christmas Offering Outreach program this year. This is wonderful news!
(Iqaluit) –
Ed Picco, Chair of Iqaluit Fund-raising Committee reports: Another “Raise the Roof” event was held in Iqaluit during October and approx. $10,000 was raised!! Way to go!! They have plans for Christmas sales and running the canteen for Iqaluit’s annual Christmas Games.
“Raise the Roof” event
….Photo courtesy of Susan Gardener…
HOW DO YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH US?
Diocese of the Arctic
P.O. Box 190, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2
Fax: (867) 873-8478
Registered Charity # BN 13040-2019-RR0002
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Cathedral Update - October 2009
RAISE THE ROOF
- WOW!!!!!!!!, after a final count, we did approximately $10,000 over the weekend. Fantastic. It was a lot of work and many were tired but we did it!! Thank you to all volunteers, committee members and sponsors as well as friends of St. Jude’s. The ladies did a terrific job on the bannock also, thank you. We also have the feast on Thursday the 22nd.The ACW has been asked to cook for it.
- Below are some pictures of the "Raise the Roof" Event.
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CATHEDRAL UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2009
FINANCIAL UPDATE (as at August 31, 2009) Revenue 3,055,260.63 Expenses 2,613,966.92 Scotiacassels (Invested) 215,550.05 Iqaluit group 276,000.00 (approx)
As you can see from the above figures, our combined fund-raising efforts have now reached a total of $3.5M! Great are your mercies, O Lord.
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
In our last newsletter, we outlined the construction that was to take place this summer to erect the dome for the cathedral. However, due to the disbandment of Altus Engineering response to questions from the steel manufacturer has been slow. Huntington Steel had planned to have the steel ready for the last ship this year and that would have meant erecting the frame of the dome into late fall and getting it weather tight.
From a construction point of view, next summer is a better time to construct because it will permit all the cladding and the building to be weather tight prior to the winter setting in.
While we recognize this news is very disappointing, it is not possible to have the steel manufactured for shipment this season. Unfortunately, issues such as the ones we are now experiencing are totally out of our control. We can only continue to fund raise and pray that the new cathedral will be completed very soon.
HOW CAN YOU REACH US? Diocese of the Arctic P.O. Box 190 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2 Phone: (867) 873-5432 Fax: (867) 873-8478 Registered Charity # BN 13040-2019-RR0002 |
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
(Diocese of the Arctic) – After a quiet summer, we are back in full swing looking for ways to raise money for the cathedral. It would be an answer to prayer if we could raise enough money over this next year so that the cathedral could be completed in the fall (2010)!
We will continue with our research on foundations, and other avenues for raising money. We are always open to new ideas, so please let us hear from you.
(Iqaluit) – Ed Picco, Chair of Iqaluit Fund-raising Committee reports: “We were very quiet during this summer. Ewe ran the Raise the Roof event in May and then hosted a canteen during the Aliananit festival from June 21 – July 2. We also held a parka and outdoor winter clothes sale the last weekend in June. We are gearing up for another year of fundraising with our first meeting on September 8.”
In all things give thanks…
Though this past summer has brought forth some challenges for us in respect to construction, we cannot help but praise God for the people who continue to support us. We receive many notes and letters of encouragement, along with very kind and generous donations.
Please join us in giving God thanks and praise and accept our thanks for being an essential part of His work. |
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St. Jude’s Cathedral – It’s Going Up!
(A Project in Progress)
Resting in the Eastern Arctic and hidden from most Canadian eyes was an architectural jewel: the Anglican Cathedral of St. Jude’s in Iqaluit, Nunavut, designed in 1967 by Ron Thom, the famous Canadian Architect best known for his designs of the University of Toronto Massey College and Trent University Library.
The cathedral was built in 1972 by volunteers under the leadership of Markosie Peter and could seat 250 people. Often, at a special service or event there would be standing room only! The interior of the cathedral was a show piece of the Inuit culture. Beautiful hand sewn tapestries from the missions of Igloolik, Puvirnituq, Inukjuak, Kugluktuk, Baker Lake and Arviat, flanked the Chancel; qamutiks with their runners served as communion rails and wooden beams ascended from the floor to the lantern capping the dome. Sadly, the cathedral met is demise on November 5, 2005, when it was set afire by an arsonist. Due to structural damage, the building had to be demolished. Since that fateful night, the Diocese of the Arctic and the community of Iqaluit have been diligently striving to rebuild its full glory.
The Anglican Church has always been an integral part of the community in Iqaluit. Since 1972, St. Jude’s has been a centre for worship, community fellowship and gatherings. Outreach to the community plays an important role in the ministry of St. Jude’s. With limited resources available within the city, people often turn to the church for assistance to get them through their crisis.
 Acoustic waves - FSC Architects & Engineers
FSC Architects and Engineers have created a bold and visionary plan for the new cathedral. The design for the replacement of St. Jude’s retains the best elements of the original while bringing the building up to modern standards. The concept of the curved interior capped by a beautiful skylight was kept. The wooden beams that had been covered with an inch of charcoal after the fire have been taken and refinished for use as curved benches around the perimeter of the new cathedral. Many of the original features will be reinstated into the new design; these include a Narwhal cross that will be mounted on a zinc backdrop. The backdrop will improve the acoustics, as well as highlight the cross. A new feature of undulating waves, clouds or snowdrifts was added to the interior design to improve the acoustics.
The new dome is 30 meters in diameter and stands almost 25 metres, or 80 feet tall from the ground to the tip of the cross. The new cathedral will provide seating for 375 people in chairs and 56 people in the new curved benches. Should the congregation expand, the design accommodates for a future balcony. It will also house a Sunday School room, choir room, nursery, sacristy and offices. The previous cathedral never had washrooms or running water and the children always had to meet in the parish hall (a separate building) for Sunday School. This radiant new structure, which mimics the natural environment, will host more outreach programs and community gatherings and will be a spiritual home for all Anglicans across the Diocese of the Arctic.
 New cathedral floorplan - FSC Architects & Engineers
Although tied to Thom’s original concept of a vaulted igloo, the new St. Jude’s Cathedral is using a very old, local building technique in a novel way to achieve the shape. It is using building blocks that are slightly curved so when fitted together, the building will resemble an igloo. The blocks are designed by Canadian Wooden Domes from Vancouver. The wooden blocks are all on the construction site awaiting assembly. Thermosyphons pierce the ground as sentinels waiting to guard the new Cathedral. These thermosyphons will keep the permafrost frozen to stabilize the building structure. Nunavut Construction Company of Iqaluit is providing construction management services to see this project through. |
Thermosyphons - FSC Architects & Engineers
The Cathedral is being constructed as the funds are raised. The arson and eventual demolition of St. Jude’s Cathedral has left deep impressions on Anglicans and others across Canada and they have whole-heartedly responded to our national fundraising campaign. The costs of doing business in the Arctic are extremely high. When 2 litres of 2% milk cost $8.99, a 2 kg bag of flour costs $14.50 and a case of 24 Coca Cola costs $24.00 by the time it gets to Iqaluit – just imagine what the shipping costs are for lumber and other building materials! The people want desperately to use the building as it grows, but construction liability issues prevent that. Instead, they are forced to meet in the parish hall which is too small for their needs.
A site plan for St. Jude's showing the location of the new cathedral & relationship other parish buildings. FSC Architects & Engineers
We are finally in a position to assemble the blocks and construct the dome and main entrance area. This will be covered with a layer of plywood and tarps to protect it against winter weather. Should an additional $250,000 be raised prior to June 15, 2009, we will order materials to complete the roofing of the facility.
Canadian Wooden Domes!
For three years now, the landscape where the cathedral once stood is strangely quiet. There are no bells ringing on Sunday mornings to summon people to church and the cross that once stood high on top of the cathedral no longer shines out as a welcoming beacon during the long, dark hours of winter. We need your help to “Rekindle a Northern Light”.
If your heart resonates with the people of the Arctic and you wish to support the rebuilding of St. Jude’s Cathedral, you can make a donation to The Diocese of the Arctic, PO Box 190, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2. The Diocese of the Arctic is a registered charity (BN 13040-2019-RR0002). Tax receipts will be issued for donations. |
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