SINCE 1953,

the year the church was completed, thousands of people have filled St. Alban’s to worship, to pray, to sing, to listen, to baptize, to be joined in marriage, to bid farewell to loved ones, to proclaim the good news, and to drink the cup and eat the bread of Holy Communion. The songs and prayers of generations fill the space and linger in the walls and rafters. We have been blessed with a place set apart for the worship of God in the beauty of holiness.

We now have a historic opportunity to preserve and enliven our sacred space for the future. With a new world-class organ, new flooring and walls for a brighter and more resonant space, updates to our lighting & sound, and the preservation of our carillon and iconic stained-glass windows, St. Alban’s will be even more beautiful and inviting for generations to come.

Join us as we seek to restore and renew our beloved church.

“Those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength.”

Isaiah 40:31

What are we renewing & restoring in the church?

Nave & Sanctuary

  • Install new tile flooring and apply venetian plaster over the cinderblock walls throughout the nave to restore the original vision for the church interior and improve the acoustics in preparation for the new organ.
  • Upgrade the audio/visual technology for live-streaming and sound reinforcement.
  • Bring wiring and electrical outlets up to code.
  • Improve interior lighting to brighten the space.
  • Repair and preserve our unique stained glass windows.
  • Move the baptismal font to the central aisle for improved visibility to congregation and to better reflect our theology: the centrality of baptism and its sacramental connection to Holy Communion.

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Narthex

  • Improve sense of welcome by brightening the space and adding better lighting.
  • Convert women’s lounge and restroom into accessible family restroom.
  • New flooring to match the church.
  • Increase visibility into the nave.
  • Add built-in storage for less clutter.
  • Install speakers so church service is audible.

Our new Organ schoenstein & co., opus 180

  • Current organ is aging and requires expensive repairs.
  • Schoenstein & Co., a pre-eminent organ builder has designed a world-class organ that will beautify our chancel and perfect the praises of God’s people.
  • We will install a movable organ console that will allow flexibility for concerts and worship.
  • The gallery organ, which will frame the rose window, will provide support for congregational singing and allow for accompaniment of small choral ensembles in the rear of the church.

The proposed new organ will be a world-class instrument. The much improved sound will fill the space, enhancing congregational worship. The case of the new organ preserves the historic woodcarvings.

Other exciting renovations

  • Renovating our sacristy and clergy vesting area.
  • Additional vesting area for acolytes and lay ministers.
  • The restoration of our 36-bell Carillon.
  • Realizing the long-held desire to build a columbarium.
  • Updating our courtyard for outdoor worship and fellowship.

Goal of Campaign

This campaign seeks to raise an additional $650,000.00 in gifts and pledges to complete the second phase of the Our One Foundation master plan. This second phase includes the restoration of the interior of the historic St. Alban’s church building and the installation of a new organ built by Schoenstein & Co.

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Campaign Leadership

Honorary Chair:
Kay Woodward Olson

Campaign Co-Chairs:
Doug Smith, Stephanie Kucera

Spiritual Chairs:
Andy & Lynn Wisely

Communication Chairs:
Robert M. Brown

Financial Chair Emeritus:
Nancy Bennett

Financial Chair (Effective September 2022):
Jesse Lee

Executive Leadership:
The Rev. Neal McGowan,
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

BUILDING COMMITTEE

Chair:
Florence Gassler Scattergood

Stewart Kelly

Eugene Lavery

Kay Woodward Olson

Tom Porter

Cathy Ratcliff

Angela Tekell

John Wood

Ex Officio
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector

Jerrie Callan,
Senior Warden

Larry Adams-Thompson,
Junior Warden