As we look to our congregation's 70th anniversary in 2023, we envision growing into the future!
We aim to build on our foundation of vibrant ministry with a particular focus on upgrades to our physical church home that would strengthen our ability to gather as a community and live out our expansive welcome.
Since the fall of 2021, we've been sharing information regarding structural issues within the sanctuary walls. While the Church Council and Property Committee have been grappling with options to repair the two-story walls in the sanctuary which have been chronically affected by water infiltration, other building needs have bubbled up, ways in which our current building structure prevents us from entirely fulfilling our call to gather, nurture, send. We realize that this 1960s building was not designed for the current or future needs. The Council is envisioning this building work as Phase 1 and Phase 2, seeing the immediate need for sanctuary repair as Phase 1; the opportunity for additional projects as Phase 2.
At our annual meeting held in January of 2022, the congregation directed the council to begin a feasibility study to assess the possibility of a capital campaign for phase 2. An interview team was created, and three firms to conduct the feasibility study were considered. Steve Olson of Olson Advancements was selected, and he began his work in the summer of 2022.
To participate in the feasibility study, you may sign up to participate in a household interview by contacting the church office (651-631-1510) or by signing up online.
We aim to build on our foundation of vibrant ministry with a particular focus on upgrades to our physical church home that would strengthen our ability to gather as a community and live out our expansive welcome.
Since the fall of 2021, we've been sharing information regarding structural issues within the sanctuary walls. While the Church Council and Property Committee have been grappling with options to repair the two-story walls in the sanctuary which have been chronically affected by water infiltration, other building needs have bubbled up, ways in which our current building structure prevents us from entirely fulfilling our call to gather, nurture, send. We realize that this 1960s building was not designed for the current or future needs. The Council is envisioning this building work as Phase 1 and Phase 2, seeing the immediate need for sanctuary repair as Phase 1; the opportunity for additional projects as Phase 2.
At our annual meeting held in January of 2022, the congregation directed the council to begin a feasibility study to assess the possibility of a capital campaign for phase 2. An interview team was created, and three firms to conduct the feasibility study were considered. Steve Olson of Olson Advancements was selected, and he began his work in the summer of 2022.
To participate in the feasibility study, you may sign up to participate in a household interview by contacting the church office (651-631-1510) or by signing up online.
Timeline of Process
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On November 21 and November 23, 2021 we held congregational conversations to update the congregation and gain insight from our community on possible next steps. A recording of the online meeting will be available here. The handout distributed at these meetings is available.
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On January 16 and January 23, 2022 we held follow up online congregational conversations to discuss initial plans from the architectural firm and a proposal from our finance committee and council on how we imagine funding Phase 1 and Phase 2.
The recording for January 16th is available here. The accompanying presentation is available. |
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On January 30th, 2022 we held our congregational annual meeting. The assembly voted unanimously to move foward with financing to complete phase 1 of the project. The assembly also directed the church council to conduct a feasibility study to research the possibility of a capital campaign.
In spring of 2022, an interview team was created and three firms to conduct the feasibility study were considered. Steve Olson of Olson Advancements was selected, and he began his work in the summer of 2022.
In summer of 2022, a feasibility team was created and met with Steve Olson of Olson Advancements to begin preparation of work for the feasibility study. Members of the feasibility team are:
The team prepared a case statement for the study, available here.
- Al Barkve
- George Beebe
- Lee-Ann Breuch
- Jessica Etten
- Gary Wilkerson
- Pastor Ali Ferin
The team prepared a case statement for the study, available here.
In September of 2022, Steve Olson started the feasibility study, opening up interviews to the congregation.
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At each congregational conversation, we requested feedback from those gathered. If you were unable to attend either of these meetings but have insights or questions, please use the form below to submit your thoughts.
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St. Michael's Lutheran Church
1660 West County Road B Roseville, MN 55113 651-631-1510 Worship Service Times September through May: Sunday 10:00 a.m. & Wednesday 6:10 pm. (7:00 p.m. in Lent) June through August: Sunday 10:00 a.m. & Monday 7:00 p.m. (except holidays) |
