Restoring and Rebuilding
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
As many of you know, earlier this year, on January 9th, our sanctuary experienced unexpected flooding that caused significant damage to our church home. While this was a difficult moment for our parish, it has also revealed an opportunity, one that allows us to restore, renew, and thoughtfully improve the spaces we’ve shared for so many years.
Although insurance will help cover a portion of the repairs, it does not extend to many of the updates and improvements our building now truly needs. Over the past 16 years since acquiring our church, we have made numerous adjustments to support our growing community. Today, however, the natural wear and tear, along with the recent damage, has made it clear that more comprehensive improvements are necessary. With hope and faith, we are reaching out to ask for your support in helping us move forward.
Our goals include:
- Replacing carpeting throughout the building with durable, waterproof luxury tile
- Updating the sanctuary seating with comfortable upholstered pews
- Enhancing the sanctuary ceiling with more fitting and ornate tiles
- Installing new, improved sanctuary lighting
- Repainting and refreshing the sanctuary space
In addition, the flood revealed several underlying issues that require immediate attention, needs that fall outside of insurance coverage but are essential to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all. This is more than a restoration, it is an opportunity to create a space that reflects the beauty, warmth, and strength of our faith and community.
We humbly ask you to consider making a donation, no matter the size. Every contribution will bring us closer to restoring and enhancing our church for current and future generations.
Online donations can be made at our parish website: www.stharalambos.org, and clicking on the Online Donations and Prayer button, then clicking on the Donate button, and selecting “Building Restoration and Beautification Fund” from the dropdown menu. Please send all cash and check donations to the church address above.
We are deeply grateful for your continued support, prayers, and commitment to our parish family.