WELCOME 150 MISSION – RELATIONSHIPS AND RENOVATION

In celebration of our congregation’s 150th birthday on September 20, 2028,
Welcome 150 will:
  • deepen our relationships with God and each other,
  • foster new relationships in the wider community,
  • and intentionally renovate our facilities to create a welcoming and enduring space.

Welcome 150: The Campaign to Renew Augustana

October 13–November 17, 2024
Augustana’s heart for the gospel and for generosity is contagious. We’re grateful for the exceptional staff and lay leadership within the congregation. These leaders guide our life together and give of their faith, time, skills, and money to lead well.
The Welcome 150 Capital Campaign has a goal to raise $8.5 million with projects to be implemented in three priority levels.
  • Priority 1—Sanctuary Renewal, Organ Refurbishment, and Energy Efficiency
  • Priority 2—Curb Welcome, Fellowship Hall, More Energy Efficiency, and Meeting Space Renewal
  • Priority 3—Narthex (Sanctuary Lobby) Expansion

Capital Campaign Prospectus: Costs, Projects, and Priorities

The prospectus gives an overview of the capital campaign including the concurrent invitation to consider the 2025 annual offerings and ministry budget. On its eight pages, you will find:
  • the Plan Summary including conceptual drawings for the Sanctuary;
  • a list of congregational leaders who have given their time towards developing the plans;
  • stories from members; and
  • how we hope to achieve the goal of $8.5 million to renew our facilities for the congregation and for the community.

Click on the image to the left to download the prospectus.

Give to Welcome 150: The Campaign to Renew Augustana

Over the course of the six-week campaign, we’ll learn more details and be inspired by people’s stories in the congregation. On November 17, you’ll be invited to give an Intent Card with two financial commitments that are meaningful in your household—one over three years to the Welcome 150 campaign, and one for your one-year commitment to the Annual Ministry and Mission Appeal for 2025. Spotlighting both the annual appeal and the capital campaign ensures that ministry continues in the congregation and community together with the gift of our dedicated ministry staff and incomparable campus.

All of our gifts will work together towards the Welcome 150 projects. It’s worth saying that some households are challenged to pay monthly bills. We are all Augustana, together, regardless of capacity to give financially at this time.

Planned, pre-tax charitable donations through various asset management instruments can significantly increase the impact of your gift. Contact your Financial Advisor to structure your gift; when you are ready, Bill Crossen, Augustana Finance Administrator can assist in executing your transaction. Contact Bill at 303-388-4678 ext. 103 or by email.