Church Building Rehabilitation

The church building, parts of which are 135 years old (the original chancel), is a resource and serves as the spiritual center for our community. It is the sacred center for all that we do where Christ’s teachings are shared and where the benediction instructs us to end our worship service and go into the world to serve others.

A search of our archives suggests that the chancel roof is the original construction from the time of our founding. Although our building and grounds volunteers have worked tirelessly throughout the years to keep it in working order, the roof is leaking, causing water to seep into the structure.

The first step is to replace all of the roofing surfaces. Once the roof is replaced, the tower needs repointing and repair that are critical to maintaining the building’s longevity. In addition to fixing the leaking roof and water damage, we need to install new flashing and proper drainage. The original spiral staircase leading to the tower is unsafe and needs to be rebuilt with proper access to the roof. We also need to replace raised decking in the Bell Room, repair the tower interior, and replace the concrete apron of the church entrance. The Parish Hall chimney will also be repointed.