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Dear Church,
Last May, the congregation voted to pause the capital campaign so we could focus on important governance changes. With that work now complete, the elders believe it is time to discern together whether to resume the capital campaign and continue planning for a major building restoration.
The elders have appointed a Building Project Steering Team to help with this process, composed of staff, elder and lay leaders. Current members include:
Debbi Tuck (Chair), Adam Kurihara (Vice-Chair), Andrew Rennekamp (Elder Representative), Wes Card, Ann Marton, and Joanna Hewitt. Laura Range and Bobby Warrenburg will contribute as needed.
The elders have scheduled a Family Meeting on Sunday, May 17, immediately after our single 10 am service, to review what we have already learned, share where we left off, outline the proposed process and timeline, and listen to what you still need to understand to vote on May 31.
Why this matters?
The congregation is seeking to restore and renew our church building with a unified master plan to better support our mission and vision. This includes:
- Unifying our children’s ministry spaces by moving the nursery and preschool rooms to the lower level
- Restoring the original sanctuary
- Improving accessibility and wayfinding
- Creating spaces for informal and organic fellowship, discipleship, and outreach ministry
- Upgrading support areas: offices, restrooms, care room, prayer room, etc.
Why Now?
Our building has significant needs: failing windows, leaking roofs, aging HVAC and electrical systems, and code compliance-related issues including ADA access, insulation, and the absence of fire suppression systems. While we could address these individually, a unified plan will better support ministry, reduce long-term costs, and steward our resources wisely.
Discerning Together
Over the past 2-3 years, input has been gathered from staff, lay leaders, and the congregation. Throughout this process, we have held ideas with open hands, exploring design options and developing preliminary cost estimates. Ultimately this is a congregational decision. At the May 17th Family Meeting we will share what we have learned and discuss possible next steps. Based on that conversation, the elders will bring a recommendation for a vote on May 31 on whether or not the church will conduct a capital campaign in the Fall of 2026 for the remaining building renovation phases.
With gratitude for your partnership in the gospel,
- The NSCBC Elders and Building Project Steering Team
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