Parking Lot Expansion at Grace Anglican

If you worship regularly at Grace Anglican, you've likely seen first hand our need to expand our parking lot to provide safe, reliable parking. We are asking regular attenders to prayerfully consider giving an extra end-of-year gift to fund this project. You can view the parking expansion plan here. Below, we answer some frequently asked questions. However, if you have any particular questions not addressed here, please contact Craig Henry, Senior Warden, or Howard Green, Junior Warden.

Parking Lot Expansion

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long will the project take?

We believe that the project can be completed between two Sundays. We’ll update this estimate as we finalize it's construction. 


2. Will the project disrupt Sunday parking? 

We hope not! 


3. How many new spaces will the project provide?

The project will provide approximately twenty-five new spaces.


4. Will there still be handicapped spaces?

Yes.


5. When will construction begin?

Construction will begin when the necessary funds are in place.


6. How much do we need?

Our last estimate one year ago was approximately $170,000. We are currently waiting on a new estimate. With a few small proposed expansions of the project since the last quotes were requested, along with inflation, etc., we believe that the project will cost between $170,000 and $200,000. When our new estimates come in, we will bid the project for accurate final cost estimates. 


7. How much do we already have?

We currently have $ 45,749 already given to this project. We will need to raise approximately $130,000-$150,000 to complete the project in 2026.


8. How will this impact the general operating budget?

We anticipate that donors to this capital project will not reduce their established operating budget giving.


9. Will this project be completed before Christmas, 2026?

This is our hope. We believe it can be. 


10. Do we have contingency plans for Christmas, 2025 parking?

Yes, details to follow.


11. How do I contribute? Two ways:

A) Give to the general fund and all giving that raises our reserves ABOVE 2 months' expenses will be saved for Parking Expansion until it is funded. 

B) Designate “Designated Projects (Building)" on your check or online.


12. May I contribute by donating securities?

Yes. Contact our treasurer, Mr. Larry Swartz for help with this: treasurer@grace-anglican.org


13. Do we need all the funds before we begin construction?

Not necessarily, but we do need assurance that funds will be forthcoming.


14. What will happen if more funds than are necessary come in?

Surplus funds will roll over into the larger building fund.