Raise to Renew - Our Schedule and Our Progress

THE RAISE TO RENEW CAMPAIGN - the Nitty Gritty!

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church embarked 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.

And we did it! We have completed most of Phase 1 & 2

When we have the cash in hand for the work in the Boulevard entrance and other Phase 3 work we will commence on that final phase. 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!

What was Old has been Made New Again!

We have completed Phase 1 & 2 work and are again worshipping in the church!

Our Rededication Sunday is September 7!

Come at 10:15 for a special musical prelude and stay to enjoy the celebration

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.

June finds us with marble being installed in the chancel! All the poor quality underlayment original to the church construction has been replaced.

Now in August we are very close to Phase I & II completion with the chancel marble in place, carpet being laid, the organ coming back together and pews returning.

While there are still things to be completed such as Zoom and some other "punch list" items we are thrilled to have the majority of Phase 1 & 2 work complete.

Phase 3 - Based on Pledge Fulfillment and Gifted with a Challenge Grant of $50,000.00!

The Narthex (Arthur Ashe Boulevard entrance)

We are blessed to be contemplating the final phase of our Raise to Renew Campaign. It relies on pledge fulfillment and will draw new strength from an unanticipated 160th Birthday Gift in the form of a $50,000.00 challenge grant. Each dollar up to 50,000 raised for Phase 3 will be matched, Your gift now is doubled! GIVE

What will we do with the money?

Upgrade lighting and electrical in narthex (Boulevard entrance)

Remove dropped ceiling in narthex (Boulevard entrance)

Repair and repaint damaged plaster in narthex

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

Replace the carpet (several areas have damage)

Clean stained glass (Ascension Window)

Phase 1 - Complete!

$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 in all areas including the stairwells.

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

Phase 2 - Complete!

$165,000 - 25% 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

Install and reconfigure pews to provide greater ease of access (minimal adjustments to the current configuration) moved to Phase 1

Phase 3

$175,000 - 24% of total