First Covenant Church in Red Wing is among our Conference’s oldest congregations. Having been organized in 1874, we are now approaching our 150th Anniversary in 2024. We’re very excited for that celebration!
For many decades, we met in a building in the downtown area. Then, our congregation purchased 3 acres of land on the south side of town and built our existing sanctuary in 1978. This facility was a huge improvement over the old building, but it was recognized early on in our time at this location that we were short of space for classrooms, fellowship opportunities, and youth ministry needs. In 2006, our congregation doubled the usable space of our facility by adding new offices and adult classrooms, an enlarged lobby area, a spacious Family Life Center, with attached youth meeting areas, and new bathrooms. A mortgage was taken out at that time for $1.2 million. Our current mortgage balance as of July 1, 2021 is $300,000 and would be paid off by November of 2026.
God has blessed us in so many ways throughout these 150 years as we have loved and served our community in the name of Christ.
For many decades, we met in a building in the downtown area. Then, our congregation purchased 3 acres of land on the south side of town and built our existing sanctuary in 1978. This facility was a huge improvement over the old building, but it was recognized early on in our time at this location that we were short of space for classrooms, fellowship opportunities, and youth ministry needs. In 2006, our congregation doubled the usable space of our facility by adding new offices and adult classrooms, an enlarged lobby area, a spacious Family Life Center, with attached youth meeting areas, and new bathrooms. A mortgage was taken out at that time for $1.2 million. Our current mortgage balance as of July 1, 2021 is $300,000 and would be paid off by November of 2026.
God has blessed us in so many ways throughout these 150 years as we have loved and served our community in the name of Christ.
FCC Pledge Drive to raise $150,000 for the 150th Anniversary
A financial donor has blessed us with matching gift that would help pay off the mortgage by the celebration of our 150th anniversary! All new donations that have not already been pledged from the original building fund pledge drives will be matched up to $100,000.
New pledges – This is where you can help right now. Our goal is to raise $150,000 in new pledges that are over and above current giving to max out the matching funds AND invest in other much needed special projects related to our building. These new pledges can be either paid upfront, paid over the next 32 months, or in any frequency between October 2021 and May 2024.
To set up your pledge, you can complete and place the included pledge card in the church offering or return to the office anytime during the month of October. You can also set up your pledge online via the link below Pledge cards will also be available in the bulletin and at the welcome desk. Additionally, you can make direct donations anytime with “150 by 150” in the memo of your check. You’ll then be able to track your pledging through your Breeze account.