Sedge Garden
United Methodist Church
Campus Renewal
Investing in Our Home for the Next Generation
Sedge Garden UMC has served this community for over 125 years. Now we're investing in our campus so it remains a safe, welcoming, and effective place for worship, fellowship, and community outreach for generations to come.
Phase 1 Fundraising Goal
Roof replacement and gutter system — protecting our building from further water damage. Every dollar given moves us closer to completing this critical first phase.
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Your gift — of any size — makes a direct impact on protecting and renewing our church campus. Gifts to the Building Fund go directly toward Campus Renewal projects.
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Our Vision
Why This Matters
Our campus — some buildings dating to the 1940s and 1960s – has served generations of faithful Sedge Garden families. But aging infrastructure now requires our attention. Failing roofs, outdated HVAC systems, and drainage issues threaten the spaces where we worship, learn, and serve together.
This is not just a building project – it's a stewardship commitment to the congregation that will worship here long after us.
The Plan
A Phased Approach
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PHASE 1 · NOW UNDERWAY
Protect the Building
0 – 12 Months
Target: $230,000 – $250,000
Flat Roof Replacement
Replacing all original tar & stone flat roofs around the new sanctuary, hallway, nursery classrooms, choir room, and kitchen – stopping active water intrusion and structural damage.
Est. $140,000 – $160,000
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Gutter & Flashing System
Replacing all original copper gutters and flashing across the entire property with new aluminum gutters with a copper exterior finish – preventing water intrusion and structural damage.
Est. $60,000 – $80,000
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Phase 2 · Long Term
Modernize and Improve
13 – 60 Months
Target: $90,000 – $100,000/year
HVAC & Heating Upgrades
Replacing 6 aging HVAC units and outdated oil heaters across the campus with modern, energy-efficient systems.
Est. $150,000 – $175,000
Interior Repairs
Repairing water-damaged ceilings, drywall, and cinderblock walls throughout the campus after roof work is complete.
Est. $50,000
Bathroom & Plumbing
Replacing aging fixtures, resealing toilets and sinks, and installing a missing hot water heater in the new sanctuary.
Est. $10,000 – $20,000
Planning Stage — Begins After Phase 1 Completion
Drainage Repairs
Repairing collapsed underground terracotta drainage pipes causing basement flooding in the youth room.
Est. $20,000
Parking Lot & Exterior
Sealing, repairing, and remarking all parking lots. Pressure washing sidewalks and repainting exterior signage.
Est. $100,000
Technology & Security
Upgrading obsolete security camera PCs, adding cameras at the Scout Hut, and upgrading to programmable Wi-Fi thermostats.
Est. $12,000 – $15,000
Questions
Frequently Asked
Why now? Why is this urgent?
Our flat roofs are original to the 1940s and 1960s construction and are beyond their life expectancy. Active water intrusion is causing structural damage, mold growth, and ceiling damage throughout the campus. Addressing the roof and gutters now prevents significantly more expensive repairs later.
How do I know my gift goes directly to Campus Renewal?
When giving online through ChurchTeams, designate your gift to the Building Improvement Fund All Building Fund gifts are restricted to Campus Renewal projects and reported to the congregation regularly. You can also give by check made out to Sedge Garden UMC with "Building Improvement Fund" in the memo line.
How will progress be communicated?
We will provide regular updates through the Garden Post newsletter, Sunday announcements, and this page. The fundraising progress bar above is updated regularly as gifts are received.
Who is overseeing this project?
The Trustees Committee is leading all Campus Renewal planning and execution, in partnership with Pastor Keith Edwards and church leadership. The full infrastructure assessment is available to any congregation member who would like to review it.
What about Phase 2 – when does that begin?
Phase 2 projects will begin after Phase 1 (roof and gutters) is funded and completed. The order and priority of Phase 2 projects will be determined by the Trustees Committee based on urgency, available funding, and congregational input.