We are almost there! Thanks to the 240 parish families who have made a gift to the “How Firm Our Foundation” capital campaign, we are just $44,350 shy of our initial $10.1 million goal which will fund all costs associated with our Sanctuary Preservation and Readiness Project.
Once we reach this major milestone, we will turn our attention to raising the $1.5 million endowment to help maintain our beloved and historic Sanctuary.
With the expert guidance of our architect and engineers we’ve developed a thoughtful plan that will strengthen the Sanctuary and retain its beauty and charm, as well as address several other needs. After much planning and prayer, in 2016, we came together as a parish to raise the necessary funds. The costs we have or will incur include:
- Rebuild the Bell Tower to combine structural steel, concrete and world-class engineering to keep it standing for centuries
- Add a foundation, steel supports, new walls and so much more to seismically strengthen our beautiful – but poorly built -Sanctuary structure
- Add a brand new tracker pipe organ to be built in Gloucester, Massachusetts by renowned organ manufacturer C.B. Fisk, Inc.
- Lower the communion rail from the altar level to the floor level to allow everyone, regardless of their physical ability, to join in the Holy Eucharist
- Add accessible restrooms inside the Sanctuary
- Repurpose unused space inside the Sanctuary to add a Memorial Chapel with columbarium to enable parishioners to have their cremated remains interred at All Saints
- Take advantage of the old vesting room to add a new Seaside Chapel that will enable and support lifelong Christian formation
- Update the rooms of the Altar Guild, Flower Guild and Pew Guild, and add much-needed storage
- Remove, care for, store and then move into the new Sanctuary our pews, stained-glass windows and reredos (the large carved wooden piece at the back of the altar)
- Add new plant material and landscaping around the newly updated structure and address drainage issues
- Pay the fees of our architect, engineers, contractors, fundraiser, permit processors, etc.
- Fund the costs needed to worship in a different location than our Sanctuary for nearly two years
In short, we will have an essentially new Sanctuary that continues to honor the historic look and feel of our original Bell Tower and Sanctuary.
It is due to the vision and generosity of 100-plus project leaders, Vestry members and staff that we have made such remarkable progress. Words cannot express the deep appreciation we feel for so many who have contributed their time, talent and treasure to this vital project. We have enjoyed the path thus far, thanks to so many of you.
If you would like to help us raise the remaining $44,350 with a new or increased gift, please contact Kathleen or Alyson in the Church Office: kathleen@asbts.org or alyson@asbts.org.
Bitsy Bacon, Sheri Benninghoven, and Edward Birch, Capital Campaign Co-Chairs
