06/24/2026
As the pledge deadline of July 1, 2026 approaches for the "Building Together, Growing in Faith" campaign, please consider the following:
The planning committee hosted bi-monthly meetings throughout 2025, and initially proposed three options to consider. These three options were good (minimum change), better (more accommodations), and best (all amenities pursued). Ultimately, the committee utilized a professional to draft drawings for the better and best options for the church board’s consideration.
The planning committee kept the history of the church, its mission, and its patrons at the forefront of discussions. Careful consideration was given to preserving the integrity and beauty of the existing church and installing some of the history of the church into the expansion.
As the drawing shown here showcases, the shape of the church, with current roofline, would be extended south. A member of the church had done some research showing a church very similar in design to Illyria that had a similar expansion, protecting the natural beauty of the church. The existing stained-glass windows that face south would be reinstated in the expansion.
