What is the goal of the Capital Campaign?

The goal of the Arise & Build Capital Campaign is to raise enough to cover the cost of delivering a beautiful church and facilities to our parish and to have 100% parishioner participation. While the initial monetary target was $7.8M, it is likely that there will be additional improvements not covered or anticipated under the contractor bids. Therefore, fundraising for the campaign will continue. All funds raised will be dedicated to Arise & Build.

What is the expected timeline for the project?

The original timeline has shifted. While work on Phase I (renovating the Ministry Building) was targeted to begin in fall of 2025, it has been pushed to winter/spring 2026 as the pre-construction/design phase took longer than anticipated.

Several factors contributed to the shift, including a change of architect, a redesign of the narthex in response to parishioner feedback and longer lead times from partners and consultants. In addition, it has become clear that the more detail identified and specified upfront, the more accurate the contractor bids can be and costly change orders can be avoided.

As a result, the targeted commencement of construction on the church has moved from spring to summer of 2026. The goal to finish in time for Holy Week of 2027 is still a hope but realistically depends on the contractor’s ability to complete the work by that time. The renovation of the Kourmolis Center, and the rest of the grounds (pavilion, prayer garden, playground) remains targeted for summer and fall of 2027 with targeted completion in winter/spring 2028. For more details, visit our timeline page.

What will happen if we exceed our goal?

What a great thing that would be! Any proceeds above and beyond our goal will go to additonal improvement and ongoing maintenance, to bring our vision to life.

What happens if I am unable to fulfill my pledge?

Simply send in a letter to the church explaining your situation.

What if I never make a pledge?

You would be missing out on a unique opportunity to participate in a program that is truly once-in-a-lifetime. Any pledge amount is welcome. All parishioners will benefit from our new facilities.

Who will be asked to support the campaign?

Everyone in our parish will be asked to support the campaign. It’s not the amount that matters. We ask for a pledge of support from each member of our congregation. People who are outside of our congregation are also welcome to contribute.

Is my pledge over and above my stewardship pledge?

Yes, the campaign pledge is over and above your yearly stewardship giving. The daily operation of our parish is supported by stewardship and will continue throughout the building process. Because of this, we still rely on a robust stewardship presence.