Recommendation from the Faith Task Force:
Launch a feasibility study to explore a physical location to meet the need for additional on-campus programming, staff office, retreat, and worship space.
Additional explanation:
As Gustavus seeks to be rooted in its Lutheran heritage and welcoming to all, this has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for a variety of campus faith programming. The following are relevant ideas for the Board of Trustees to consider:
• Combined office space for the Office of Church Relations, Chaplains’ Office, and the Center for Vocational Reflection (including space designated for sacristans, apprentices, SLP, organists, vicar/interns, etc.)
• Neutral worship space
• Music practice room (piano, organ, etc.)
• Library for liturgical music
• Offices for student organizations (including, but not limited to Proclaim, Prepare, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gustavus Youth Outreach, Explore, Newman Center (Catholic student organization), Church Leadership, etc.)
• Lounge area for small-group discussions, Bible studies, learning/discernment circles, etc.
• Retreat Center for large groups (such as confirmation groups, Elderhostel, adult church groups, other non-church groups, etc.)
• Dedicated meditation space
• Small prayer chapel
• Library/computer lab for church leadership, service information, discernment
• Garden and columbarium
• Meeting rooms for on- and off-campus groups
• Kitchen area/café
This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Launch a feasibility study to explore a physical location to meet the need for additional on-campus programming and staff office, retreat, and worship space.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 2 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer.