Saint Peter's Episcopal Church . 121 Church St. Phoenixville, PA 19460 . (610) 933-2195

2019 Church Capital Campaign

“Imagine What We Can Do Together”

On January 27, 2019, the Capital Campaign Committee kicked off a parish-wide three-year initiative with a minimum $500,000 target to fund major improvements to the church buildings.

On December 9, 2018, the Capital Campaign Committee held a preliminary event, the Pacesetter Phase Reception and Luncheon, to build and encourage support from major potential donors.

As of April 16, 2019, the Capital Campaign has received pledges or gifts totaling $443,690.00 (includes 61 pledges = $400,950, and other grants and contributions).

The Capital Campaign Committee is headed by co-chairs Mark Hammaker and The Reverend Kim Guiser. Honorary co-chairs are Peter & Elizabeth Fifer, Philip & Pat Howse, Michael & Erica Logar, and Gary & Carroll Russell. Other Committee members are:  Iris Blanche, Katie Druckenmiller, Vernon Feather, Judi Hans, Gary Russell, and Retta Sparano. The Committee is guided by our Rector, The Reverend Dr. Koshy Mathews.

The main improvements planned are:

    • Electric lift between the church front vestibule and the Smith Fellowship Hall downstairs.
    • Accessible bathroom in the Smith Fellowship Hall near the new lift.
    • Air conditioning in the Smith Fellowship Hall.
    • Accessible ramp from the parking lot to the main offices.
    • Prospect Street entrance revitalization, including Cloister window repairs.
    • Other repairs, including boiler, electrical and lighting, St. Margaret’s Hall, and ground preparation for a Columbarium.

Construction Progress

Air conditioning being installed downstairs.
Air conditioner compressor has been installed outside.

 

Downstairs closets were cleared in the location of the future lift.

 

The improvements to the Smith Fellowship Hall and lift are estimated at $200,000 – $250,000. The Prospect Street entrance and Cloister window improvements are estimated at $80,000 – $120,000. The access ramp is estimated at $30,000 – $40,000.   Other repairs are estimated at $70,000 – $90,000.

The attached brochure summarizes the initial presentation.

 

Architectural plans for the improvements:

Bird’s eye view of the Electric Lift plans are on “St. Peter’s Lift A1” — bottom right is the Church front entrance, and bottom left is the Smith Fellowship Hall downstairs.

Vertical view of the Electric Lift plans are on “St. Peter’s Lift A2” — top right and the left side.

Bird’s eye view of the Access Ramp plans are on “St. Peter’s Lift A2” – center (foundation) and right (ramp), and on “St. Peter’s Lift A3”.

Vertical view of the Access Ramp plans are on “St. Peter’s Lift A4” — top right.

Bird’s eye view of the Restroom plans are on “St. Peter’s Lift A4” — bottom right.

Vertical view of the Prospect Street entrance and Cloister window plans are on “St. Peter’s Lift A4” — left.