Sharing our stories, investing in the story, continuing the story.
Our church has a long rich history going back to 1831. There have been many before us that have built the stories through their dedication to our congregation and our community – it is our responsibility to continue the stories by investing in improvements to our church space.
“You are my witnesses and my servants whom I have chosen” Isaiah 43:10
“We are the light on the hill and want to continue to support the neighbors, the community, and beyond.” Matthew 5:15
$66,000 dollars raised
Progress to our goal of $400,000
Impact
This church has served the Lord and the community for over 190 years! We recognize that our church is a “light on the hill”; our people and our facilities support neighbors, the community and beyond. Our objective for the Capital Campaign is to invest in the infrastructure of the church and create a stronger connection between church and community through outreach, mission and ministry.
Goals
| TO be a connection point to the Community | TO serve and love our neighbors in faith | TO be a force of good and strength in service to God |
The Capital Campaign supports the initiatives below:
Safety, Compliance & Building Needs:
ADT Fire System
Boiler Upgrades
Safety Fencing
Retaining wall
Ramp/steps to rear entrance (parking lot)
Ramp for HC accessibility
Sidewalk between church and manse
Electric Stove in kitchen
Exterior Painting of church/steeple
Manse -Painting
Ministry / Mission initiatives in our community and beyond:
Fish Food Cupboard
KOP – Keeping our Promise
ESL program
Gifts of Love
Friends of Borgne
Daystar Kids
Fish Transportation
and more!
The Challenge
For almost two centuries, First Presbyterian Church has supported our neighbors, community and beyond. We are committed to continue to offer our church buildings and grounds to the community as a ministry of presence. However, since the last Capital Campaign in 1998, it has become clear that our current church building and facilities have aged and we have identified structural damage that require significant investment to remain sustainable and remain in compliance with today’s safety standards.
All gifts contribute to our Writing the Next Chapter Together Campaign goal of $400 thousand, which seeks to improve the infrastructure of the Church for safety and access, but also provide exceptional mission opportunities, and support our mission as a fixture in the Honeoye Falls village where all are welcome and can find a safe space to grow in grace and peace for our Lord.
Thank You
We thank you for the contributions we have already received in support of Writing the Next Chapter Together Campaign goal of $400 thousand which seek to improve the infrastructure of the Church for safety and access and also to provide exceptional mission opportunities, and support our mission as fixture in the Honeoye Falls village where all are welcome and can find a safe space to grow in grace and peace for our Lord.
“So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.” Galatians 6:10
Capital Campaign Leadership Team:
Phyllis Fritz- Campaign Coordinator
Pastor Kirk Baker- Spiritual Director
Dick Mueller- Finance
Anne Gravenstede- Communication Coordinator
Cheryl Farnham- Mailing Director
Mark Rowe
Margaret Bailey
Linda Goodrum
Susan Richardson