Sanctuary Project Capital Campaign Update

Sanctuary Project Update
At All Saints, we are praying that the Lord will carry us across the finish line with our sanctuary project fundraising efforts so we can begin construction this year. Senior Pastor Tim Frickenschmidt has prepared a video update
What is the current status of the Capital Campaign?
To date, we've raised $20.5 million, which still leaves a gap in funding the $30 million project. This represents approximately 73% of member households at All Saints, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed so far.

We have identified a few components of the sanctuary project that can be delayed, or deferred: the balconies, the bell tower, and the finish-out of the undercroft. It doesn't mean we’ll never build these portions – it just means we don't currently have the money for them. If the Lord provides additional funding this year, we may be able to add these components back into the construction project.

The All Saints Session is willing for the church to borrow as much as $4MM. While there’s a preference to finish the project debt-free, time is of the essence when it comes to breaking ground on the sanctuary project this year.

Scope deferrals and debt are not ends in and of themselves – they are simply means to an end. If you find yourself disappointed or discouraged to have the balconies, the bell tower, or the undercroft pulled out of the current plans and moved to a later phase, or you're concerned about the church taking on debt, here's one solution: consider a pledge to give more, reducing the need for these short-term measures. The ±$2MM deferrals and the ±$4MM debt are short-term solutions that will help us get the project started this year, even while we continue to raise more funds.

That leaves a remaining gap of $4MM to get the sanctuary project started this year.

What happens next?
There has been much enthusiasm and encouragement from members of the congregation for All Saints to continue exploring how we can get the sanctuary project started. A group of church members who really want to see the sanctuary project come to fruition recently approached our church leaders with the idea of a matching funds challenge. Together, your fellow church members have funded a $2MM+$2MM matching challenge, which would get us across the finish line to begin the sanctuary project this year.

$2MM in additional funding has been offered if matched by $2MM in additional pledges -- new pledges or increases to existing pledges. Remember, the pledge fulfillment has been extended through 2028, allowing members the chance to extend one's pledge over more time. If you haven't considered extending your pledge, please consider it.

That leaves All Saints just $2MM from crossing the finish line to getting the sanctuary project started this year. This is where you come in.

This is an incredibly exciting moment for our church. All Saints grew by 24% in 2023 despite capacity challenges in our Interim Sanctuary. Even as we look forward to sending out a number of households this year with the Resurrection church plant, God continues to fill All Saints’ membership classes every spring and fall. It seems that the Lord continues to send more and more people through All Saints' doors whether we think there's room for more people or not!

We sense the Lord's calling on our church to build a larger sanctuary for the future of All Saints, and for the future of Austin -- both of which continue to grow by the day.

How can I make a pledge?
The pledge fulfillment period has been extended until December 2028. We invite you to join this effort, either by extending your current pledge or making an initial pledge. You can make a pledge here, or increase your pledge here.
Thank you for your desire to be a wise steward of the gifts entrusted to you by the Lord. If you have any questions about giving, you may use the following form to contact our Executive Director of Operations, David Breeding: