about this project

Grace UMC Building Committee was tasked with identifying a realistic, fundable, relevant option for a new building.  After years of listening and research, this project was presented to the congregation on April 6th, 2025.

The new building will feature:

  • Music room
  • Music Director's Office
  • Storage
  • Conference Room
  • Acts of Grace Space
  • Coffee room
  • Bathroom

By the numbers

  • The projected cost to build this building is $845,350.
  • Grace has a balance around $347,000 in our Growing In Grace fund.  This represents funded pledges for the Growing In Grace pledge campaign.
  • Growing In Grace pledge campaign has outstanding pledges around $604,000 of people who are still at Grace UMC.
  • Grace received 94% of pledges during our previous capital campaign to build the Welcome Center and bathrooms for the Fellowship Hall.
  • 94% of outstanding pledges from Grace would equal $567,760 and give us a total of $914,760.


Rationale:

The music room will enable musicians to practice without having to occupy the sanctuary, while also providing much needed storage for music equipment.  The music room will also have builtin storage for tables and chairs so the room can be used for different activities.  The conference room will be used for meetings, Bible studies, as well as any other gathering that is looking for a professional cozy space to meet.  The Acts of Grace space will replace the space that is lost when the current Acts of Grace storage room is converted to a bathroom.  The coffee room will ensure we can provide refreshments for activities in the new space.

Our Team

Grace UMC Building Committee Members:

  • Bill Pittard (Chair)
  • Hank D'Antonio
  • Brooke Floyd
  • Marlene Hall
  • John Lybrand
  • Bruce Philpott
  • Charles Smith
  • Jack Wilks
  • Pastor Ben Burt