Raise to Renew - Our Schedule and Our Progress

 

THE RAISE TO RENEW CAMPAIGN - the Nitty Gritty!

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is embarking on a major fundraising campaign to raise funds to repair water damage to the plaster in the sanctuary, nave (the church proper), and stairwell, to improve lighting, sound and Zoom, to upgrade wiring, and to enhance the welcome we extend to our congregation, visitors, and neighbors.

Great news to share! We have 78 pledges and have cash in hand to complete Phase One and portions of Phase Two.

These numbers reflect remarkable momentum. At this pace—at this pace of pledging and pledge fulfillment, we very are very likely to complete the project. Brent Graves—who managed the roof repair in 2021–is managing this project with the help of the Property Team. We will continue to worship downstairs into Parish Hall until all work in the knave is complete (probably until early June). When we have the cash in hand for the work in the Boulevard entrance and the crumbling front stairwell, work will commence on that final phase.

The key words are “at this pace.” The campaign team has unshakeable faith in you. We believe we have the momentum to grow the number of gifts, to turn pledges into realized cash, to attract new members and new gifts with our tradition of love.

Every pledge counts no matter the amount!

 

Phase 1 & 2 Work progress:

Pews have been moved and stored off-site.  Work is underway to improve the lighting in two interior windows that were blocked when the church wings were built in the 1950s's and 60's.  Next steps are roughing in the electrical.

Both sound and electrical work are ongoing.  We have also added the replacement of the chancel marble to the project (the current marble and its foundation found to be a dire condition), and this work is also ongoing.

Work continues in March to repair damaged plaster and prepare to paint.  The chancel floor and main floor are being prepped for resurfacing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phase 1-Underway!

$360,000 - 51% of total

Procure architectural services for entire project 

Remove pews - eases access for needed work on walls and ceilings

Upgrade electrical wiring, lighting, sound system, and Zoom in the church 

Repair damaged plaster 

Repaint the interior of the church and chancel (what we all see and sit in on Sunday morning)

 

Phase 2 

$175,000 - 25% of total

Upgrade lighting and electrical in narthex (Boulevard entrance)

Remove dropped ceiling in narthex (Boulevard entrance)

Repair and repaint damaged plaster in narthex and stairwell (boulevard entrance and stairwell to Parish Hall)

Replace front exterior doors for improved safety, accessibility, and light (add safety bars for emergency exit)

 

Phase 3 

$165,000 - 24% of total

Repair flooring in sanctuary (wooden flooring) - moved to Phase 1

Replace worn carpeting in sanctuary and nave - moved to Phase 1

Replace fluorescent lights behind two stained glass windows with LEDs - moved to Phase 1

Clean stained glass (Ascension Window)

Install and reconfigure pews to provide greater ease of access (minimal adjustments to the current configuration)

 

How to Give to the Campaign