CATHEDRAL UPDATE
September 2010
FINANCIAL UPDATE (July 31, 2010)
Revenue 3,890,809.61
Expenses 3,383,022.13
In May 2010 we paid $528,273.78 to NCC as a down payment for Triodetic and the insulation. Although we are very excited in seeing the cathedral take shape,
we may have to resort to a bank loan to see this year’s construction completed on time.
We also have donors who have pledged a total of $158,000 to the end of December 2010.
Please keep this project in your prayers.
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
Construction has begun!!
August 13th saw the first shipment of structural steel arrive from Triodetic in Arnprior, ON.
On August 15th, Rev Brian Burrows held
a ceremony of blessing on the building site prior to construction beginning.
On August 20th – the first visible signs appear.
You see the arch for the entry way.
Three shipments of 60,000 lbs each will complete the structure to the skylight opening. The first shipment has enough material to complete 1/3 of the Triodetic structure.
The 2nd shipment is scheduled to arrive Sept 3rd and the 3rd shipment Sept 10-20th. The spire will arrive by boat. It is all in one piece with formed in place insulation.
FUNDRAISING
The Executive Officer for the Diocese, Debra Gill, had a display featuring the re-building of St. Jude’s Cathedral at General Synod from June 3-11 in Halifax. She met many individuals and clergy who would be taking information back to their home parishes and dioceses for consideration. Please pray that there will be a good response from this effort. As well, we have been in contact with TheMessage on Sirius radio to see if they will be interested in running a story on our rebuild.
 Display at General Synod in Halifax
The Diocese office continues to research and send out letters to Foundations and other organizations. I’m happy to report that we are getting some positive responses from those canvassed. Praise the Lord!
HOW DO YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH US?
Diocese of the Arctic
P.O. Box 190, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2
Ph: (867) 873-5432 Fax: (867) 873-8478
Registered Charity # BN 13040-2019-RR0002
Bill Vangool, FCAE, P. Eng. P.E. President of Triodetic (left) was recently made a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineers for his contribution in engineering in Canada.
Cathedral Update - June 2010
FINANCIAL UPDATE (June 15, 2010)
Revenue 3,676,627.22
Expenses 3,202.697.93
The Diocese currently has $473,929.29 in its account. This includes $250,000.00 that the Iqaluit fund-raising committee has just sent us.
In May 2010 we paid Triodetic $528,000 for a deposit on the materials plus insulation that will be used this season.
The cost of this phase of the building has come in at $2.3M; therefore we need to raise an additional $1.25M by the end of November 2010 to pay for the rest of the material and labour.
Please keep this project in your prayers.
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
In March of 2010, a decision was reached to go with Triodetic from Arnprior, ON for manufacturing of the steel needed to put up the cathedral structure. Bishop Andrew Atagotaaluk, Debra Gill & representatives from NCC visited the Triodetic plant in Arnprior in March where they saw first-hand how it would all be put together.
The construction will begin by mid-July and will be closed in by the fall.
FUND RAISING EVENTS
The Executive Officer for the Diocese, Debra Gill, had a display featuring the re-building of St. Jude’s Cathedral at General Synod from June 3-11 in Halifax. She met many individuals and clergy who would be taking information back to their home parishes and dioceses for consideration. Please pray that there will be a good response from this effort.
JUST IN…..The Junior Auxiliary in Nova Scotia has taken fund raising for St. Jude’s on as a project this year. Praise the Lord!
TOONIK TYME in Iqaluit was a great success netting over $8,000! Lots of volunteers helped make this event the success it was. Many hands make light work!
ITEMS FOR SALE
The Iqaluit Fundraising Group has some items for sale. If you would like to purchase any of these please contact Mr. Ed Picco @ edwardpicco@gmail.com
Mugs $20; Lapel pins $5; Ornaments $25 or 2/$40
“Rekindle a Northern Light”
The Diocese office in Yellowknife has pamphlets that describe the history of St. Jude’s Cathedral. If anyone would like some to assist them with their fund-raising or to raise awareness about St. Jude’s – please contact:
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
Cathedral Update - April 2010
Late in March Bishop Andrew Atagotaaluk and Debra Gill joined Brent Crooks of NCC (our construction management team) in London, Ontario to tour Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. This church had been partially constructed by Triodetic, a company we were considering to do the dome of the new St. Jude's. What a beautiful church.
 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox C****************************************************hurch - London, ON
Following our tour in London we headed off to Ottawa to visit the folks and Triodetic and tour their Arnprior plant. This was a very interesting and informative meeting. A couple of days after we returned to our respective offices, we held a teleconference with other members of the Bishop's committee and a decision was made to have Triodetic produce the materials for the new dome. The following is an overview of the next steps:
Phase 1 - Production - April 14 to June 14 (8 weeks) - Triodetic to commence production by April 14 to order material and produce building. Color finishes will be arctic white and bronze. Triodetic will assemble and crate for shipping in June.
The following pictures show samples of the materials to be produced and constructed to make the new dome.
Phase 2 - Shipping - June 15 to 29 (14 days) - transport material from Triodetic fabrication plant to Ottawa airport. Meeting to take place between Triodetic rep and airline load coordinator in order to properly prepare the material for loading and shipping. Fly 2 767 loads to Iqaluit and transport to site. This schedule to have the material on site in Iqaluit for July 5 start of construction.
Phase 3 - Construction - July 5 to August 12-15 (6 weeks) assemble the tubular structure; install system framing to prepare for exterior finishes. Have the entire building ready for August 15 foam insulation installation. Following this schedule will ensure adequate time and temperature to do the foam.
Phase 4 - insulation - Aug 15 to Sept 1 (2 weeks) The spray foam installer will arrive with 2 crews to be able to get the coverage in a short time ensuring a quality product.
Phase 5 - Completion - Sept 6 to 30 (3 weeks) The assembly crew returns to make the connection for the oculus and spire, insulatoin completion. Completion of the metal system frame work to receive the interior gyproc. The installation of interior gyproc will be by NCC for approximately Oct 1.
Cathedral Update - March 2010
FINANCIAL UPDATE (March 15, 2010)
Revenue 3,170,942.61
Expenses 2,658,832.79
Diocese accounts 686,447.00
Iqaluit fund-raising 276,000.00 (approx)
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
February 16, 2010 - An on-site meeting took place in Iqaluit with representatives from the Diocese and Iqaluit committees, FSC, NCC and an engineer from Equilibrium. As most of you are aware, Canadian Wooden Domes (the original company that designed and manufactured the wooden blocks) went into receivership in 2009. Because of this, we couldn’t get an engineer to certify or stamp the steel rings (that would hold the sections of blocks together and form the entrance way) and the dome would be compromised. A decision was made to obtain costs from two other sources: (1) Triodetic (steel manufacturer) and (2) Equilibrium (glulam wood beams).
March 2, 2010 – A teleconference was held to discuss and compare the costs between the two companies. Because not all costs were confirmed, the deadline was extended until we had complete information so that we could make an informed decision.
March 12, 2010 – A teleconference was held and a decision was reached to go with Triodetic (Arnprior, ON). Triodetic has committed to having the materials on site in time for construction of the dome and entrance to start in June. The steel structure will take 8 weeks for construction and will be closed in by fall.
The cost of this phase of construction has come in at $2.3M. Between the Diocese and Iqaluit we currently have approx. $1M! Vigorous fundraising needs to take place between now and the fall.
FUND RAISING ITEMS FOR SALE
Mugs $20; Lapel pins $5; Handmade Bookmarks $5; Ornaments $25 or 2/$40
….We’re going to General Synod….
The Executive Officer for the Diocese, Debra Gill, will be having a display at General Synod in June which will feature the rebuilding of St. Jude’s Cathedral. It is our prayer that the many people attending Synod from across the country will respond to our need by taking the information back to their parishes for consideration.
OTHER NEWS
A brand new baby grand piano has been given to St. Jude’s by an anonymous donor. Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa graciously offered to store it in the columbarium until St. Jude’s is completed. (“It is more blessed to give than to receive” – Acts 20:35)
Camerata Nova is a choral ensemble from Winnipeg, MB. On March 13th & 14th they presented two concerts called: “Medieval Inuit”. The group’s director, Andrew Balfour, partnered with Inuit singer and songwriter Madeleine Allakariallak to celebrate a fascinating range of music. The concert offered traditional Inuit songs and throat singing from Madeleine and her partner for this event, Sylvia Coutier; songs passed down from generation to generation shared by elders Elisapie Ootova and the late Minnie Allakariallak.
St. Jude’s was mentioned in the press release:
“Near to Madeleine Allakariallak’s heart is the plight of St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit. In 2005, arson destroyed the iconic igloo-shaped structure. The cathedral was more than a building. It was a nerve centre for the community, providing services such as a soup kitchen and outreach activities linked to the local hospital and correctional facility. At the concerts, Madeline will tell the story of the rebuilding of St. Jude’s, inviting Manitobans to provide assistance.”
(A story from Garth Hampson, Ottawa)
“Last Sunday I went out with my Inuit performers to St. James, Manotick and did a presentation on the needs of St. Judes. The whole event was well set up with the children’s story being given by Heidi Langille, my Inuit friend and her young ones all dressed in native attire. Good attendance at church and all were taken with the presentation. Afterwards we went to the parish hall for a caribou lunch with bannock - it was amazing. They also had an auction of inukshuks and little sugar igloos that people had made for table centres. Henry Kudluk, another old friend was there carving. It was a great day!”
Ms. Irene Adams presented St. Jude’s Cathedral with two quilts – to be used to raise money for the new cathedral. These quilts were donated by the Parish of Stephen, NB where Ms Adams attends.
Way to go ! St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Kanata, Ontario is holding monthly social evenings & dance parties (as their annual project) with proceeds being forwarded to St. Jude’s. This is truly “mission in action”!
“Rekindle a Northern Light”
The Diocese office in Yellowknife has pamphlets that describe the history of St. Jude’s Cathedral. If anyone would like some to assist them with their fund-raising or to raise awareness about St. Jude’s – please contact:
HOW DO YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH US?
Diocese of the Arctic
P.O. Box 190, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2
Telephone: (867)873-5432
Fax: (867) 873-8478
Registered Charity # BN 13040-2019-RR0002
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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 its 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 commuity 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.
 Accoustic 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 which includes a Narwhal cross that will be mounted on a zinc backdrop. The backdrop will improve the accoustics, as well as highlight the cross. A new feature of undulating waves, clouds or snowdrifts was added to the interior design to improve accoustics. The new dome is 30 meters in diameter
and stands almost 25 meters, or 80 feet tall from the ground to the tip of the cross. The new cathedral will have 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
Thermosyphons pierce the ground as sentinels waiting to guard the new Cathedral. These thermosyphons will keep the permafrost frozen to stablize the building structure. Nunavut Construction Company of Iqaluit is providing construction management services to see this project through.
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 2kg bag of flour costs $14.50 and a case of 24 Coke 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 and relationship to other parish buildings. FSC
For five years now, the landscape where the cathedral once stood has been 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 os winter. We need yoru help to "Rekindle a Northern Light".
Some good news, after a lengthy delay due to the disbandment of Canadian Wooden Domes and following several meetings with our architects, engineers and construction management team, Triodetic of Arnprior, Ontario will provide the steel structure for the dome. You can visit their website at www.triodetic.com for more information on this company and to view projects that they have completed.
Triodetic exterior steel cladding - this will be produced in Arctic white & bronze - also same of the steel tubular mechanism to be used to construct the dome.
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.
In Arctic White and Bronze the new cathedral will be easily seen by visitors to Iqaluit from the air.
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