Certificate of Occupancy Officially Received

Dear Saint Michael Parish Family,

We are excited to announce that we officially received the certificate of occupancy on Friday, June 12, 2026! But there’s still work to do to prepare our new spaces for our soft launch on Sunday, August 2, when we welcome parishioners and visitors into our newly transformed church home for the very first time. This summer, we are moving in furniture, addressing punch list items, setting up the Café, settling into our new office space, and so much more.

Here’s what you need to know that’s coming up this summer before we officially open on Sunday, August 2.

SUMMER ENTRANCES

The construction fences have come down, but we’re not open yet! The new areas of campus will remain locked and secured as crews put the finishing touches on the building in preparation for our August 2 opening. You will still enter the Church on Douglas, the Chapel on Colgate, and Education Building through the West Entrance from now until August 2.

TEMPORARY WALLS

This summer, there will still be significant work underway to prepare the building for full use ahead of our opening on Sunday, August 2. Temporary walls will be in place to allow crews to complete their work safely, so please resist the temptation to peek! We promise it will be worth the wait.

MARBLE AND STONE CLEANING

An important preservation effort will take place in mid-June as we care for one of the most recognizable features of our Church. The 35-foot Carrara marble reredos—holding Charles Umlauf’s sculpture of The Archangels behind the altar—has been a central visual anchor for worship since 1961. To maintain its beauty and integrity, we will be professionally cleaning the marble along with the surrounding stone in both the Church and Chapel. All Sunday services will continue without interruption.

SAINT MICHAEL STAFF IS MOVING!

We’re saying good-bye to our temporary office space in the Lomo Alto building and moving into the third floor on our new campus. From July 10 through August 1, we are packing and unpacking boxes, setting up our internet technology services, and getting settled into our new office home.  Here’s what’s important to know during July 10 – August 1.

  • Both the new building and the Lomo Alto building will be closed to all parishioners and visitors. We cannot accept drop-in visitors during this time.
  • If you need to meet with a staff member, you may call or email that person to set up a meeting in the Education Building.

BEGINNING AUGUST 2

After years of prayer and preparation, we are excited to open the doors to Saint Michael’s newly transformed church home on Sunday, August 2. In this new building, we will be able to grow as a community and in relationship with one another in ways that we haven’t been able to ever before.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Beginning August 2, 2026, the building will be open to parishioners and visitors and will be staffed with security during the following hours:

  • Sundays:  7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Mondays: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Childcare available from 8:45 a.m. – 8 p.m. with a reservation)
  • Thursdays: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Fridays: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 WORSHIP SERVICES AND SPACES

Beginning on August 2, join us in our new space as we begin this new chapter together in worship and community.

Sunday Worship Services and Spaces

7:30 a.m. Traditional, Rite I – Chapel
9 a.m. Traditional, Rite II – Church
Joy! A Children’s Service – Parish Hall
10 a.m. Sunday Classes – Education Wing
11 a.m. Traditional, Rite I – Church
Contemporary – Parish Hall
5:30 p.m. Traditional, Rite II – Chapel

Wednesday Service

12:30 p.m. Mid-Week Eucharist – Bishop Moore Chapel

 Bishop Moore Chapel

After faithfully serving as the clergy and altar guild sacristy throughout construction, Bishop Moore Chapel will be recommissioned on August 2 and restored once again as a sacred space for worship and prayer. As you enter, you’ll notice a change in seating, with chairs in place of the former pews—each one designed to hold a beautifully crafted kneeler on the back. In a wonderful expression of shared creativity, talented stitchers from our parish are already at work on custom needlepoint hassocks, featuring hand-painted scenes from the Book of Genesis by artist Sally Shiels Schupp. Coordinating kneelers for the altar rail will complement this work. These pieces will be added to the Bishop Moore Chapel at a later date, further enriching the beauty and meaning of this beloved space.

PARKING

Parking Garage

Parking is available every day of the week in the parking garage at 8111 Douglas Avenue, located just north of the new Saint Michael Atrium. The garage is situated between the Lincoln Property Group building (8111 Douglas Ave.) and a residential tower (8119 Douglas Ave.) on the private drive.

You can turn onto the private drive from Douglas Ave. or Lomo Alto and enter the garage from either the west or east side entrances that flank the small green lawn.

On Weekdays and Saturdays

Once you enter the parking garage Monday through Saturday, proceed to the lower levels, B1 or B2, and park in the Saint Michael-designated areas.

On Sundays

On Sundays, you may park on any level in the parking garage that does not have a reserved sign. The entrance to the church building is on level B1 on the south side of the parking garage.

Limited Mobility Parking

We encourage guests with accessibility needs to arrive early to take advantage of B1/B2 handicapped parking. You can then easily enter the building straight from the parking garage on B1. There is a designated drop-off zone on the north side of campus on the private drive.

BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY

The building is designed with accessibility in mind:

  • Elevators provide easy access throughout the building.
  • A chair lift is available at the connector between the new building and the Education Wing to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.

BUILDING ENTRANCES

During the Week and on Sundays:

  • Main entrances leading to the Atrium just off the Plaza along Douglas Ave., and the private drive.
  • Garage Connector on Level B1 in the garage.

On Sundays and for services during the week:

  • Main Church doors on Douglas Ave.
  • Saint Michael Red Chapel doors on Colgate.
  • South Entrance door on Colgate for the Mid-Week Eucharist in Bishop Moore Chapel

These doors are no longer entrances, beginning August 2:

  • West Entrance
  • South Entrance off Colgate Ave., except on Wednesdays for the Mid-Week Eucharist in Bishop Moore Chapel
  • South Entrance to the Education Building

CHILDCARE

Sundays: Childcare is available from 8:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children ages 0 – 4 years old. Childcare North is for our youngest (0 – 18 months) and Childcare South is for those a little older (18 months – 4 years old). On Sunday mornings, you will check in your children in these new spaces.

Wednesdays: Childcare is open for children ages 0 – 4 years old on Wednesdays from 8:45 a.m. – 8 p.m., and reservations can be made online.

Childcare is not offered on Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.

SECURITY

During open business hours, we will have security officers on site to keep our parishioners, visitors, and building safe.

WELCOME DESK

The Welcome Desk, located on the first floor in the Atrium, is your first stop if you need information about our new building or directions to a room or space. This is also the place where you will check in if you are meeting with a staff member. You will be escorted to the third floor. The Welcome Desk will be staffed by security during the building’s operating hours.

CAFÉ

Located next to the Atrium in the heart of our building, the Café is a welcoming place to stop by for complimentary coffee, meet with friends, or host a small-group conversation in a comfortable, central space. The Café also features premium self-serve vending kiosks with elevated grab-and-go options, specialty treats, and convenient refreshments throughout the day.

PLAZA

The Plaza, located on Douglas Ave. just outside the main entrance to the new building, serves as a central gathering space for church-wide events, receptions, the Easter Sunrise Service, and more. Featuring a covered patio with comfortable outdoor seating, it offers a welcoming place for fellowship and connection any time during the week.

PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES

Saint Michael has several welcoming gathering spaces on Level 1 and Level 2. These spaces are open for informal areas perfect for fellowship and connection.

  • Café
  • Covered Patio
  • Parish Hall Reception Area
  • Parlor
  • Power Room

EDUCATION WING

Saint Michael Episcopal School (SMES) occupies the first floor of the Education Building. These spaces are locked and secured for the safety of the children and SMES staff. On the second floor of the Education Building, you will find the Youth Center, the Coke Room, and several classrooms and meeting rooms designed to hold Sunday school classes, Bible studies, weekday meetings, standing committee meetings and more.

CONCLUSION

As we prepare to open the doors of this remarkable new space, there is a great sense of excitement and gratitude throughout our parish community. While much has been accomplished, there is still important work ahead in the coming weeks as final details are completed and spaces are prepared to welcome parishioners, visitors, and future generations. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support during this historic season in the life of our church. For ongoing updates, please visit saintmichael.org/construction-impact.