Saint Michael Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Unprecedented Construction Project
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (“Saint Michael”) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, to officially mark the beginning of construction on a new campus that will create the next chapter of Saint Michael’s great legacy and lay the foundation for the church’s future.
“For nearly 80 years, Saint Michael has provided opportunities for spiritual growth through Christian formation, discipleship, worship, stewardship, and living Christ’s love,” said the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector of Saint Michael. “Each of us has benefited from those who came before us, and we have a responsibility to build upon the vibrant history we have inherited.”
In September of 2023, Saint Michael officially launched a capital campaign, Building our Future, focused on uniting the community, reinvigorating the campus, and investing in education. To date, Saint Michael has raised an unprecedented $60 million toward its $65 million goal. This campaign will support the decades-long overdue revitalization and expansion of the church facilities while preserving the beauty of the sacred spaces and creating new areas to gather in community and build God’s kingdom.
Hundreds of parishioners have already committed to supporting this effort, chaired by Mary and Matt Waller, alongside honorary Chairs Ann and Lee Hobson and a dedicated Campaign Executive Committee.
This project includes reconfiguring Saint Michael Episcopal School and Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church classrooms and constructing a new atrium, parish hall, music suite, café, indoor play areas, staff offices, and community gathering spaces.
“We are creating this space to bring people together in celebration so that we can support one another and then go out into the world and support those around us in our community,” said Mary and Matt Waller, Campaign co-chairs.
Saint Michael construction is well underway and is scheduled to be complete in summer of 2026. Please visit saintmichael.org/BuildingOurFuture to learn more about the campaign.
Left to Right:
Caroline Moore, Director of Advancement at Saint Michael; Ann and Lee Hobson, Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs, Arnold Spencer, 2023 Senior Warden of the Vestry; the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector at Saint Michael; Kelley Reddell, 2024 Senior Warden of the Vestry; Mary and Matt Waller, Campaign Co-Chairs
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