Building for Tomorrow Progress
Campaign progress and planning
A three-year campaign (July 2026 – July 2029) investing in URC’s building and the Fellowship Program. $0 $650,000 stretch goal $600K goal $650K $0 Committed 0% Of $600K goal $600,000 Remaining to goal $60K – Fellowship Program & Church Planting $600K – Building Savings Fund $650K – Playground / CourtyardHistory Building Improvements 2026 April 2026 Easter Flood Response Complete Pump rentals, carpet remediation, and emergency supplies to defend the building against major rainfall and a city sewer backup event. May 2026 HVAC Unit Replacements Complete Installed two new HVAC units serving the back hallway, rooms, and Chapel. Cost: $53,720 June 2026 Wetlands Clearing Complete Removing felled trees and brush from the wetlands area. Will improve water retention capacity, sightlines into the woods for safety, and reduce wildlife and insect concerns. Cost: $1,700 June 2026 Manual Sewer Isolation Valve In Progress Allows us to temporarily isolate the church from the city sewer system when East Lansing’s system is over capacity, preventing backflow into the building. June 2026 Basement Mop Sink Closet In Progress Addressing a known vulnerability: breaking up concrete to investigate a leak, installing a sump well and pump, and possibly adding a shutoff valve. Cost: ~$6,000 June 2026 Drainage Strategy & Permitting In Progress Initial surveying and contractor proposals for new drainage strategies and required permitting. Cost: ~$20,000
Planned Work Upcoming Improvements & Maintenance All items are best estimates and will change in both cost and timing. Our orientation is toward prudent maintenance and extending the life of our systems as long as we can without undue risk or any threat to the safety of our occupants. Next 1-2 Years Flood Prevention ~$50,000-$100,000 Handicap Ramp ~$100,000 ? Installing a handicap ramp to provide an accessible entrance for guests in wheelchairs, walkers, or for whom stairs are a challenge. Elevator Upgrade & Code Compliance ~$27,000 ? A mandatory state-required update due in 2027. 2-5 Years Carpet Replacement ~$140,000 ? Likely batched into phases: (1) Sanctuary, (2) Foyer and Fellowship Hall, (3) Chapel. HVAC Units ~$100,000 ? Contingent on unit failures. The sanctuary unit is likely next in line. Lighting ~$50,000 5-10 Years and Beyond Roof – Membrane ~$350,000 ? Replacing the EPDM rubber membrane roof covering most of the building. Likely executable in 3 phases or sections. Asphalt / Parking Lots ? Both lots will eventually need re-grinding. The main west lot also needs re-grading for better water management and new light pole installation. Kitchen Roof – Shingle