Guided by the Light Centennial Book

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Updated April 15:

Due to complications in the permitting process, slight changes in the design for the window, and unforeseen environmental requirements, the repair of the sanctuary window has been postponed.

Because of our location near a stream in a sensitive wetland area and near a public park, more extensive environmental studies will be conducted before we can change the "footprint" of the building. We've begun the process, which takes at least 6 months to complete. This means that replacing the whole window wall, including the basement supporting wall, cannot be completed before then. We have modified the plan to replace only the window and leave the floor beneath it unchanged for the present.
The permitting process has become more complicated, too. We cannot receive an emergency permit, and the permit must pass through approval by the Landmarks board before the city building department will consider it. The Landmark process takes two meetings, so it cannot be completed before April 17 at the earliest.
We've had to change the originally proposed design of the window. While it will look the same, we will need to use slightly different materials, which will need to be approved by both the Landmarks Board and the building department.

We will hold an open meeting on Wed. April 16 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary to discuss these issues in depth, but mostly to look at the footprint of the building to make sure it still meets our needs so we can proceed with the environmental studies. We don't expect changes, but it is a check-off point.

SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!

November 21, 2007

Sunday, November 18^th was Celebration Sunday and there was a lot to celebrate! The day marked the conclusion of the opening phase of our fund drive for the first significant remodeling of the church in 50 years. At the conclusion of the service, a line up “children of the campaign” lifted up the numbers that read, $1,738,928.94!

The applause was explosive! By the end of the day the pledges rose to over $1,753,000.

The pledges exceed the primary goal of the campaign which was $1.75 million. The cost of the project will be over $2.5. While nothing is certain, we are confident the remainder can be secured. First of all, not all of us have pledged. We are certain that others in the congregation will join the effort.

Second, Joel Groen will be heading the group that work with the YMCA to involve them in the project. Already our branch has applied for an annual capital fund for a three year grant. We hope members of this Y will want to contribute to our common projects, like the elevator.

Third we have a group, led by Peg Jones which is inviting folks who have had significant involvement in the Fauntleroy Church and community in the past to join us for our 100^th anniversary and to contribute to the capital fund campaign. Fourth, gifts to the campaign will continue for three years, and we trust that new members joining us along the way will want to give in this way.

Pat Gedney will continue to record pledges and gifts to the campaign. If you or someone you know would like to make a pledge, you can call the church office, receive a pledge card and mail it to Pat care of the church.

THANKS TO THE CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TEAM

Last week’s congregator carried the list of folks who have been the leaders of this capital campaign. They were also thanked as part of work on the 18^th. A special thanks to Larry Pierce and Julie Zoellner who were the co-administrators. They brought different gifts to the table and exercised them throughout this campaign that began for them last April. They were the ones who recruited the leadership team, worked with Bea Stoner our consultant to oversee the effort and kept the group going through the bumps in the road that inevitably happen.

Celesta Bjornson who headed up the host/special events Task Force wants to especially thank Marilyn Whittendale for her leadership as well. Marilyn in turn was helped by the Fellowship Committee. Bonnie Beerman wants to thank Janet Bakke for being the liaison to the Leadership Team, as well as her work on the administration committee.

Carl and Linda Johnson who will be moving to Kansas in December want to thank all of the folks who made the visits and gave out the pledge cards prior to our celebration. In all over 100 people participated in the campaign work in one way or another.