FACTS, FIGURES & FAQS
In the new year we will launch our first capital campaign
since 2012, with a goal of $11,175,756.
Is this part of the Shetler Building proposal or the church’s 200th anniversary?
No – the church would have no financial investment in the Shetler project, and the 200th celebration will launch in the fall
What does it include?
The campaign has three benchmarks. The first totals about $8 million. It includes about $4 million to tuck-point brick and repair windows, doors & roof on the Sanctuary and Smith Building, $1 million for the Building Preservation Fund, administrative costs, technology upgrades and organ preservation.
The second benchmark, about $1.2 million, would address asbestos abatement, HVAC, and flooring/ceiling/painting in Corl Building as well s HVAC in Memorial, and would relocate the Weekday Preschool during the work.
The third benchmark, about $1 million, would waterproof the Memorial basement, replace elevator controls in Mullin Life Center, and support the Sid & Cathy Batts Pastoral Residency Program. A 10 percent tithe of the amount raised will go to organizations selected by the Outreach Committee: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro (est. $700,000) and the Family Success Center of the United Way of Greater Greensboro (est. $300,000)
Didn’t we fix some of this in the last campaign?
The Memorial and Corl buildings were in the planned scope of work in 2012 but were removed after additional asbestos was discovererd in the ceiling tiles of the sanctuary. It was during this abatement, late in the project, that porous mortar and cast stone issues were discovered. The masonry has continued to deteriorate.
How much debt is the church carrying right now?
None. It was paid off with proceeds from the sale of the Greene Street properties.
What is the timeline for the campaign?
Committee members have been planning for months. The public phase of the campaign will kick off on Sunday, February 18. Commitment Sunday will be March 17, the total will be announced on April 7 with a celebration planned!
Will we get more detailed information?
Yes! Members will receive a brochure with a breakdown of the scope of work and the budget, campaign representatives will be visiting classes and small groups, and your questions will be gathered and answered. Updates will be posted at fpcgreensboro.org/2024capitalcampaign
When will work begin?
The Project Review Committee, created per Session policy, has begun to meet to figure that out. Co-chairs are Homer Wade and Buddy Seymour, with Alex Harrill and Trip Brown from the Property Committee, Carolyn Woodruff from the Finance Committee, and at-large members Dan Goley, Ross Harris, Jim Hoeger, and Rhonda Youngdahl.
First Presbyterian has wonderful opportunities in the immediate future – celebrating our 200th anniversary, engaging in decision-making about the Shetler Building, and kicking-off our capital campaign. The way we are planning for these projects gives me great hope. We are doing this in a way that is prayerful, transparent, wellresearched and open to God’s will. I’ll leave it to those with imagination and insight as to what we reach for next. My hope is that how we reach for our future will be with the same prayerful spirit and openness to God’s guidance we’re experiencing now.
This feels like such a special time at our church. I can feel God moving in our congregation and am looking forward to see how God’s love is shown in our community. God has blessed us with great leadership and members.
Bricks and mortar are not the heart of our church, however, maintaining them ensures that future generations have this beautiful church home to return to. Current members have to do our part to reach out and warmly welcome people to worship with us in this inspiring space
