First Covenant Church in Red Wing is among our denomination'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.
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.
And now, continuing his work in and through our church, God inspired a financial donor to bless us with a gift of $100,000. Adding to that gift, our goal is to raise another $150,000 over and above current to pay off the mortgage AND invest in other much needed special projects related to our building. These pledges can be either paid upfront or paid monthly or any other frequency through May 2024.
UPDATE
As of April 2023, we have paid off our mortgage. We are debt-free! We're now in the second stage of our campaign to finish meeting our goal of $150,000 to invest in several much need projects related to our building.
UPDATE
As of April 2023, we have paid off our mortgage. We are debt-free! We're now in the second stage of our campaign to finish meeting our goal of $150,000 to invest in several much need projects related to our building.
Current status of the 150 x 150 Campaign as of 10/13/2023.
To set up your pledge, you can complete the online form below. Additionally, at the end of the online form below you'll find a link to setup your pledge giving through Breeze, should you want to setup your giving online. Feel free to call us with any questions on this pledge drive. We thank you for your consideration and we look forward to celebrating all that God has done through First Covenant Church at our 150th Anniversary and through the 150 by 150 Campaign!