Pearl River UMC Building Campaign
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Pearl River United Methodist Church is known for it's Community Outreach, the Train Shows and Bell Concerts.
In June of 1894 George and Henrietta Braunsdorf sold the land on which our church currently stands to what was then known as First Methodist Episcopal Church of Middletown (Pearl River), for the sum of $1.00. Our original structure is now 120 years old and the Eastern Addition is 93 years old. The wear and tear over all those years, from both Mother Nature and from human presence has taken its toll.
Why does our church home need updating now?
In 2015, we celebrated our 150th Anniversary of ministry and mission in the Pearl River community. We have been blessed to have a facility that allows us to reach so many both in our church fellowship and in our local community. Over the years there have been times when the members needed to address this facility to meet its changing needs. Our facility is currently at one of those points.
Our goal is to Renew the current structure of the sanctuary, Enhance our building through capital improvements to flooring and our walkways and make our facility Accessible to all, so that our Church Home might continue to be a beacon of God's love for future generations.
What changes will be made in our building?
Our plan is to address two major issues around safety and accessibility of our facility:
First, the stability of the sanctuary must be addressed by reinforcing the structural supports. There is significant bowing of the walls in and around the choir loft. We need to address and correct this issue before it becomes an emergency situation. While these changes may not be that visible, they will ensure that our church will have a space to gather and worship safely for many years to come.
Second, our building is not accessible to all. For those in wheelchairs, with walkers or even strollers, it is a challenge to enter and access our facility. In order to address this challenge we will be providing an improved entrance area off the driveway. This will include a ramp, an enlarged welcome space and a unisex handicapped accessible restroom. The driveway will be widened to include several more handicapped parking spaces and new improved sidewalks will provide a safer entrance for all.
What will the project cost?
We are estimating that the total cost of this project will be close to $475,000. At this point, initial gifts have raised over $62,000.
Target Start Date: Right after Easter Sunday 2017 and be completed by Christmas that year
We are asking everyone that can contribute whatever they can to this fund raising campaign.
Thank you so much in advance.
Visit our website http://pearlriverumc.com or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearl-River-United-Methodist-Church/100857886626287
to learn more about PRUMC.
In June of 1894 George and Henrietta Braunsdorf sold the land on which our church currently stands to what was then known as First Methodist Episcopal Church of Middletown (Pearl River), for the sum of $1.00. Our original structure is now 120 years old and the Eastern Addition is 93 years old. The wear and tear over all those years, from both Mother Nature and from human presence has taken its toll.
Why does our church home need updating now?
In 2015, we celebrated our 150th Anniversary of ministry and mission in the Pearl River community. We have been blessed to have a facility that allows us to reach so many both in our church fellowship and in our local community. Over the years there have been times when the members needed to address this facility to meet its changing needs. Our facility is currently at one of those points.
Our goal is to Renew the current structure of the sanctuary, Enhance our building through capital improvements to flooring and our walkways and make our facility Accessible to all, so that our Church Home might continue to be a beacon of God's love for future generations.
What changes will be made in our building?
Our plan is to address two major issues around safety and accessibility of our facility:
First, the stability of the sanctuary must be addressed by reinforcing the structural supports. There is significant bowing of the walls in and around the choir loft. We need to address and correct this issue before it becomes an emergency situation. While these changes may not be that visible, they will ensure that our church will have a space to gather and worship safely for many years to come.
Second, our building is not accessible to all. For those in wheelchairs, with walkers or even strollers, it is a challenge to enter and access our facility. In order to address this challenge we will be providing an improved entrance area off the driveway. This will include a ramp, an enlarged welcome space and a unisex handicapped accessible restroom. The driveway will be widened to include several more handicapped parking spaces and new improved sidewalks will provide a safer entrance for all.
What will the project cost?
We are estimating that the total cost of this project will be close to $475,000. At this point, initial gifts have raised over $62,000.
Target Start Date: Right after Easter Sunday 2017 and be completed by Christmas that year
We are asking everyone that can contribute whatever they can to this fund raising campaign.
Thank you so much in advance.
Visit our website http://pearlriverumc.com or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearl-River-United-Methodist-Church/100857886626287
to learn more about PRUMC.
Organizer and beneficiary
John Murphy
Organizer
Pearl River, NY
Pearl River United Methodist Church
Beneficiary