The majority of the campaign funds will be dedicated to renovating our buildings and planning for future needs related to funerals and weekday services. These necessary renovations fall outside the scope of normal maintenance and must be completed, even if we need to borrow funds. However, all indications suggest that we will receive strong support from our members, leading to a successful campaign!

The sanctuary project is the most complex aspect of the campaign, and our cost estimates include approximately 25% in design and cost escalation contingencies. The Life Safety project has roughly 20% in similar contingencies, while the Memorial Garden has smaller contingencies, and our StepUp contribution is a fixed amount. Despite recent economic volatility, this is the right time to plan these projects as we face a critical intersection of necessity and responsibility, and we must continue to be good stewards of all that God has given us.

The Imagine Campaign began over ten years ago, and none of the components of this new campaign were addressed at that time. Our aging facilities are in urgent need of restoration, renewal, and, in some cases, repair. The last major renovation of the sanctuary occurred 39 years ago. Additionally, the Luther and Knox buildings need significant upgrades to ensure safety and accessibility for our children. We are running out of space in our Memorial Garden, and the StepUp facility is severely inadequate and in disrepair.

Any additional funds received from gifts to this campaign will be used for ongoing maintenance needs.

We believe that upgrades to electrical systems, HVAC, and other equipment, along with painting and repairs, will result in savings on the current costs of maintaining these aging components.