SSPC Re-Keying
Beginning September 2, 2025

click for map to Electronic entryways

online application for keypad code

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After much thoughtful research, prayerful consideration, and multiple meetings over the past few months, the Building and Grounds Committee—alongside the church Staff, Deacons, and Elders—has approved a plan to improve the safety and accessibility of our facilities through changes to both our interior and exterior door locks.

KEY UPDATES:
Interior Locks

• Only pastors and staff keys will be rekeyed.
• Church member access to interior spaces will not change.

Exterior Locks 

• Four exterior doors and one interior door will be upgraded with electronic locks.
• All other exterior locks will be removed, making those doors exit-only (operable via panic bars).
• Old exterior keys will no longer work. Please return your key to the church office so it can be repurposed for interior use.
• Entry will now be by fob or keypad code (PIN) instead of physical keys.

Electronic Lock Locations

• Office Door
• Gathering Hall Door
• Verandah Door
• Preschool Door
• Preschool Hallway Internal Door

HOW ACCESS WILL WORK:
Automatic Open Times:

• Office Door: open Mon–Thu, 9am–4pm.
• All electronic doors: open Sunday mornings and during Wednesday programming.
• Preschool/MMO doors: open only to teachers and select background-checked staff during school hours.

For Frequent Users:

• Staff and preschool/MMO teachers will receive a fob and/or PIN.
• Group leaders who need access outside regular hours will receive a PIN.
• Access can also be scheduled in advance for groups that meet regularly.

PIN Security:

• Each PIN is unique and recorded by the system—please do not share your code.
• Committees, elders preparing communion, community partners (e.g. Al-Anon, Girl Scouts, florists), and short-term users (e.g. visiting youth groups, contractors, wedding vendors) will receive PINs as needed.
• A request form will be available if additional access is required.

EMERGENCIES:

• Staff and teachers will be able to initiate an emergency lockdown using their fob and by contacting 911.
• Designated personnel can clear an emergency lockdown.
• Anyone can exit the building at any time, from any door.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:

• Sundays and Wednesdays will feel the same. Doors will still be open for worship, fellowship, and programming.
• If you currently have an exterior key, it will no longer work—please return it to the office.
• If your group needs building access outside of normal hours, you’ll be given a unique PIN by David Keen.

We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or need help understanding the new system, I am always available and happy to assist.

Please contact David Keen with any questions: [email protected] or 912-638-2220 ext 112