Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Last Sunday the Vestry hosted a special Parish Meeting to present our proposal for a new Parish Hall. Here’s an overview of key points, in case you couldn’t be there.
The purpose of the meeting was two-fold. First, to share the proposal we’ve developed since 2022 with input from the Building and Capital Campaign committees. And second, to initiate a period of communications with all the congregation on the proposal before any decision is made to build.
In the presentation we reflected on our spiritual challenge, the importance of our Parish life, and our remarkable growth—giving has nearly doubled our income for the past two years, and the average Sunday attendance has nearly tripled since 2020. Notably, we have 42 children who are under the age of 13, and there are 19 children who are five years old and younger. Last year we celebrated two weddings, and this year we anticipate four!
Next, we received a presentation of the proposed new multi-purpose Parish Hall, estimated to cost $1.5 million to build, with explanations and Q&A on the concept design with our architect Karl Riedel and members of the Vestry and committees. We wrapped up with a tentative overall timeline and encouraging news from the Capital Campaign committee—we have already received donations and pledges for the building totaling more than $260k and the campaign to raise finances doesn’t begin until April 28th. Plus, we have a healthy amount in our general operating fund through your generous giving and our collective stewardship.
The concept design for the new building is not yet finalized—we welcome your input and recommendations for improvements. Please contact your Vestry members or members of the supporting committees or submit questions or comments to [email protected]. We have two more Parish Meetings scheduled: one on April 14th at 9:15 am which will include a Q&A session, and one on April 28th focused on finances and the kick-off of the capital campaign.
Although the Vestry unanimously supports the proposal and has given or pledged funds for its construction, no decision has yet been made to build. That will involve prayer, support from the Parish in the coming days, and a successful capital campaign to finance the construction.
As always, please let any member of the Vestry know how we can better serve the Lord with you.
