We Have Come a Long Way
Over the last 4–5 years, together we have accomplished some major improvements to our church home that will help ensure that we have a wonderful facility for worship, faith formation, fellowship, and programming for many years to come. We are excited to tell you that in late summer 2026, we have reached the home stretch in completing these renovations and improvements!
The Fellowship Hall, which serves our education and fellowship needs, was built in the 1960s. In recent years, several major repairs have been undertaken.
Major Improvements to Our Church Home
1Boiler Overhaul & Repair
The boiler underwent major overhaul and repair with replacement of several boiler tubes and control valves. This provides heat for both the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall and is a long-term solution.
2Fire Alarm System Upgrade
The fire alarm system was upgraded to connect all three buildings in one system and provide notification capability to Minnehaha County emergency services dispatch if needed.
3Fellowship Hall Roof & Air Conditioning
We replaced the entire Fellowship Hall roof, which was badly deteriorated. The previous major repair was in the 1990s. With engineering consultation, we found that the roof was not designed for the weight of the rock ballast that had previously been there.
The roof-center air conditioner units were outdated, and some were no longer working and needed replacement. These problems were addressed with a roof structure that was insulated and given some peak in the center to allow for better water drainage. The old roof-center air conditioner openings were closed, and additional roof drains were added along the edge of the roof.
A modern air-conditioning system was installed to cool the Fellowship Hall with no need for central roof units. To cover the cost of this project, a special fundraising effort was successfully completed two years ago.
