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Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (CTS) <br />Updated Remembrance Garden Proposal <br />Affect on children. <br />We believe that children are affected by death just as adults are as they have loved ones and <br />friends who die. We believe that the Remembrance Garden will be a gift to talk about death and <br />remember their loved ones. The concern was voiced that children would have to be quieter <br />because of those grieving, but in contrast, we believe that grief does not exclude laughter and <br />that the vibrance continuing to live fully as children do, comforts many who grieve. <br />History and support of garden proposal. <br />The Remembrance Garden has been in development for 12 years. CTS congregation, staff and <br />church council have consistently and overwhelmingly been supportive of the Remembrance <br />Garden. The process has been transparent to the CTS community as there have been a number <br />of open meetings and discussions over the past 12 years as well as CTS newsletter articles and <br />emalls. <br />Relationship to church's mission. <br />CTS' mission is to be a grace -filled, welcoming community that strives to: RENEW in worship and <br />learning; RELATE to all God's people; RESPOND to needs outside our walls. The Remembrance <br />Garden fits into our mission as it will encourage learning and discussion about death and dying; <br />will help us provide comfort to those who are grieving; and it is the goal of CTS to take care of <br />its members from birth to death. <br />Coiumbarium clarification. <br />No human remains will be placed on our property, further, the City has agreed to specify that <br />this cannot occur. A columbarium is used to store ashes gathered from the cremation process. <br />Since absolutely no organic material remains after cremation, human ashes do not present any <br />sort of health hazard to the living or the environment. Current number of columbarium niches is <br />126. Any further increase in this number will need additional approval from the City of <br />Louisville. We will charge for niches at an amount appropriate for construction and maintenance <br />of the garden. <br />Impact on property value. <br />It is difficult to find conclusive evidence that indicates either an increase or decrease in property <br />value for homes located near a columbarium. Our revised design integrates the garden into our <br />existing building design and its purpose will not be apparent. <br />CTS and our neighbors. <br />CTS has been a part of the community for nearly 30 years. When we make decisions, we are <br />guided by our mission statement and we consider how it affects our congregation and <br />community. A vibrant and relevant church community engages members and among other <br />things allows us to maintain the property. We've tried to answer all concerns openly and <br />honestly. Your feedback is important and relevant to us. We have adjusted the Remembrance <br />Garden proposal in response to concerns. <br />CTS closure. <br />CTS is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and this national body <br />would take responsibility for the property if we were to close for any reason. The urns would be <br />transferred to other ELCA churches in the area. <br />Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 506 Via Apple Louisville, CO 80027 <br />3031666-4655 * ctslcsecretary@gwestof6ce.net * ctsonline.org <br />