One of the things I enjoy about the Lego Church Project is the chance to take this on the road for public displays. My feeling is that this project is from God. He is using my talents to share the faith creatively. This isn't something that should be hidden. Rather it should be shared with everyone. To show people that even if you have a disability or other challenge that God can and will use your talents in amazing and very creative ways.
The biggest challenge in finding locations is that I do not drive. Nor do I always have easy access to transportation. This means that any site that is interested in hosting me would need to take that into consideration and help provide it if able. Not only for the Project but for myself as well so I can be present.
Types of Displays
My project displays (most times) fall into two types:
Single event: These can be anything from special events, holiday bazaars or social gatherings. These are at most a single day or an entire weekend depending. Set up is usually the night before and Project goes home after the conclusion of the event. I am always present for these events. Mainly to keep an eye on things and answer any questions people have.
Multi week/weekend run: These often include my parish displays. These are either single weekends or several weekend in a row. My displays at All Saints parish in Bay City and display I do at Christ the Good Shepherd in Saginaw are good examples. These are often multi-weekend displays. This is where I set up
the project up and then check it out once a week. Usually before and
after the Mass(es) at the parish. How many weeks/weekends the project
stays at the location is at the site's request. Personally, I find that
two weekends are a decent run. Though it can be longer if needed.
Setup needs
For the displays I need a folding/card table and access to an electrical outlet. Table needs to be medium sized but something that can support something that is about 47x25x25 inches. In most cases I will have my own extension cord.
Transportation needs
The hardest part of any project season is not the build. It's finding locations to display my work and figuring out how to get the project and me out to the site. Mainly because of the issues related to transportation.
Project needs: The project sits on a 48x26in plywood board. Height is about 25 inches give or take. In most cases the project will fit in a normal SUV/minivan/small pickup truck.
As far as moving the project. This project weighs about 40lbs to 80lbs or so. Because of its size it does require two people to move it. If you have a cart that would also make things easier.
For the builder: Single event displays I will need to be picked up before the event starts and taken to the site. After the event is finished, we will need to take the project back to my home location.
For parish displays I would like to be around for the Saturday and Sunday Morning Mass. So, I would need a ride there and back. If your parish has more than one Sunday Mass, need to be there for the earliest service and then be taken home after the last Mass. If your parish has a Sunday evening Mass. I don't need to be present for that.
Please keep in mind that I do live in Saginaw Township, MI. If I am visiting a location that is farther out. Some extra accommodations will need to be considered.
If anyone is interested in hosting or can help with transport, just drop me an e-mail to kc8wzm@gmail.com and we can work out the finer details.
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If anyone is interested in hosting or can help with transport, just drop me an e-mail to kc8wzm@gmail.com and we can work out the finer details.
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