What is Building our Future capital campaign?
This capital campaign will provide necessary improvements to our campus and enhance our spiritual growth and outreach in the community. This historic campaign is focused on Uniting our Community, Reinvigorating our Campus, and Investing in Education.
Is this related to the new buildings next to us built by Lincoln Property Group?
No. To learn more about the 8111 Douglas buildings and their operations, visit https://www.saintmichael.org/8111douglasproject.
How will construction impact the Saint Michael campus?
There are now two phases of construction, each affecting different areas of campus. You will be notified of construction effects before each phase begins. The new planned schedule for construction is:
When does construction begin? How long does it last?
December 2023 – Spring/Early Summer 2026
How do I navigate campus during this time?
Use this map to navigate the campus. The map will be updated to reflect each phase of construction.
Visit the Campus Updates page to view all new meeting locations for impacted groups and activities.
What about access for parishioners with accessibility issues?
The West Entrance double doors near the accessibility elevator will be open until May 2024. The South Entrance will remain open until September 2024. Recommended parking for easy access to the building is South Entrance Circle Drive and West Parking Lot. Accessibility information will be updated throughout the project.
Why is construction necessary?
This long-overdue reconfiguration of our campus will better serve our parish and the community by maximizing our building footprint and creating a gathering place that allows us to better live out our mission and calling to each other and our city.
Will parking be impacted by this construction?
No.
What will campus look like when completed?
Visit saintmichael.org/capital-campaign to view renderings of the completed Building our Future capital campaign.
How is construction being paid for?
The Building our Future capital campaign will fund all three phases of construction. Pledges will be taken throughout the building process, with the majority of funds solidified by January 2024.
Will construction involve asbestos abatement?
PHASE I: REMODEL FAQs
What is Phase I: Remodel of Building our Future capital campaign?
Phase I is the Remodel phase – a reconfiguration of Saint Michael Episcopal School and Saint Michael Episcopal Church classrooms.
How long will Phase I last?
December 2023 – September 2024
How do I get around campus during Phase I?
Use this map to navigate campus. The map will be updated to reflect each phase of construction.
Visit the Campus Updates page to view all new meeting locations for impacted groups and activities.
What about access for parishioners with accessibility issues in Phase I?
The West Entrance double doors near the accessibility elevator will be open until May 2024. The South Entrance will remain open until September 2024. Recommended parking for easy access to the building is South Entrance Circle Drive and West Parking Lot.
Does Phase I impact the entire parish?
No. This phase primarily impacts Saint Michael Episcopal School (SMES) and church formation classes. Current school year programming will continue through April 2024 for church formation classes and mid-May 2024 for SMES classes.
If you or your group are impacted at any point during Phase I (December 2023 – September 2024), you will receive a notification from a group leader or staff member by December 1, 2023, with confirmation of your new meeting location.
Will Phase I impact weddings, funerals and baptisms?
No.
What specific areas will be unavailable in Phase I?
Visit the Meeting Room Changes to view all new meeting locations for impacted groups and activities.
What groups and activities will be impacted in Phase I?
Visit the Meeting Room Changes page to view all new meeting locations for impacted groups and activities.
Will worship services be impacted in Phase 1?
We are still finalizing these details and will provide an update to the parish by November 1, 2023.
Online attendees impacted?
No.
Will the gym be impacted?
Yes – the gym will be unavailable October 2023 – February 2026.
I have a specific question not addressed above.
Contact Colleen O’Hara, Director of Operations, at [email protected].