The Congregation votes in favor of conducting a Capital Campaign for Project Welcome, with a goal of raising $750,000 ($550,000 in new pledges; $200,000 in existing funds)
June 2018
The Capital Campaign kicks off at a party on the north lawn. Advanced gifts, pledges, and existing funds total $490,000!
July 2018
The Church hires an architect for the project: Spring Street Studios of Newport.
Total funds as of July 31 exceed $600,000, including more than 80 contributions from members and friends of the congregation.
August 2018
Architectural surveys and concept drawings have begun.
Total funds as of August 31 exceed $650,000, including more than 100 contributions from members and friends of the congregation.
September 2018
Fundraising wraps up with a fantastic Celebration Event under the tent on the North Lawn
Pledges continue to come in as we near our goall
October 2018
We reach our Campaign Goal of $750,000!
December 2018
Building Committee begins researching zoning approval process and creating an overall timeline with an eye toward breaking ground in August 2019.
February 2019
Building Committee tours the newly finished building project at Amicable Church and meets with their building leadership who offer helpful insights into the process.
March 2019
Building Committee meets with the Architect to go over initial plans.
Architect plans to have final drawings by May 1, 2019 so committee can seek bids during the month of May from contractors.
April 2019
Building committee receives bid from Otis for elevator which is in line with budgeted expectations.
Dates set with the LC Zoning Board to review our application on May 7th and May 15th.
