CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
| Where We Stand This Month
| Where We Stand This Month
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In January of 2024, The Peoples Church congregation voted overwhelmingly to launch a capital campaign to raise money for essential repairs and upgrades inside of our aging church building. Since then, plans have been moving forward for three sequential phases of renovation along with an outreach program that will benefit the larger community while we upgrade our facility. The capital campaign has a fundraising goal of $4 million. Here is a snapshot of what the plans entail:
Phase I: Renovation of the Social Hall and new air handlers for the Sanctuary. This phase addresses the Social Hall’s need for a safe and accessible stage, a new HVAC system, new lighting, new audio/visual capacities for a variety of services, and a welcoming and functional venue for both church events and community groups. New air handlers for the Sanctuary are also planned for this phase. Competitive bidding on Phase 1 is taking place in late 2024, and a general contractor is expected to be named in early 2025.
Concurrent with Phase I: Impactful Community Outreach Project. The church has partnered with Lansing Intentional Communities (LINCs) and Habitat for Humanity to renovate a house in Lansing for people on the autism spectrum to live independently while creating community connections. You can support this outreach by contributing financially or by volunteering your time. To indicate your interest in volunteering, click here.
Phase II: Sanctuary Modernization. This phase addresses the need for a safer, more accessible and extended chancel that allows for wider steps, an integrated ramp, a safer and integrated choir loft, and realigned pews that are more accessible and comfortable.
Phase III: Renovating and Revoicing the Pipe Organ. This phase will address many age-related problems we’ve had with our pipe organ in recent years. The goal is to restore it to full function, provide a more ergonomic console for the organist, and assure many more years of reliable service.
Take a peek at the architectural renderings to see our vision for the church’s Social Hall and Sanctuary!
| Outreach Project
| Outreach Project
The wind was brisk but spirits were high as Peoples Church members and community partners gathered for a “house blessing” event in Lansing on Nov. 23, which kicked off the Impactful Community Outreach Project that is part of our ongoing Capital Campaign.
The project revolves around renovating this house at 116 Ferguson St. so it can serve as an independent-living home for young adults on the autism spectrum. Peoples Church is partnering with Lansing Intentional Communities (LINCs) and Habitat for Humanity to make this happen. Renovation work will begin in early 2025. Interested in volunteering? Click here to let us know!
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Click the button below to learn more about making a financial contribution.
DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
Click on the buttons below to read through the campaign brochure, case statement, and the capital campaign resolutions that were voted on by the congregation on January 21, 2024. Click the “Renderings” button to see how various church spaces will look when the planned projects are complete.
CONTACT US
Do you have questions about the capital campaign, how to get involved, or how to contribute? Feel free to contact either of the capital campaign co-chairs.
Nancy Danhof: nancydanhof@gmail.com
Sandy Draggoo: sandybeach0606@gmail.com