planning for our future - st. lawrence capital campaign
In Fall 2023, members of the capital campaign committee conducted 6 listening sessions with parishioners. The same questions were asked at each session and centered around asking participants about their hopes and dreams for St. Lawrence’s future.
Three primary themes evolved from these discussions.
Formation – There was much energy around formation for all ages and the desire to hire a part-time employee to direct this effort. Many comments centered around youth formation and the need for additional Sunday school programs, teen programs, service opportunities, and having a youth minister.
Building and facilities management – Discussion occurred regarding St. Lawrence’s prime location in the heart of Libertyville. Opportunities abound for the use of our building by the community; however, someone needs to market and manage this. It may be difficult to manage by a volunteer. In order to increase use of the building by outside users; it was suggested a part-time building manager be hired.
Emergency Fund – Discussion centered around an emergency fund being established for future building repairs. Many of our systems are aging, specifically our HVAC system, and it would be wise to have a fund to have available when these issues arise.
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