Making Room Building Renovation
March 2026 Project Update:
Plans continue to move forward for our Building Renovation Project in the summer of 2026! We are in the process of executing the contract with the General Contractor. Selections for finishes and kitchen items are complete – many thanks to the kitchen team and the interior design team. Tentative start date is still planned for May 4, 2026.
The staff continues to plan for the logistics around preparing the spaces impacted by construction and building use during construction. We expect to have full use of the worship space and restrooms throughout the project. Be on the lookout for opportunities to volunteer during the project! A number of items that will not be used in the refurbished space will be made available for sale starting March 29. Congregation members can pick up a list from the reception desk.
-Kori Sawyer, Building Task Force Chair
Building Renovation Update
Making Room: Expanding our welcome, deepening our impact is the new theme name for the Our Saviour’s building renovation project that is scheduled to begin construction in May 2026. The $1.4 million project will include:
- A resurfaced and reinforced north parking lot, after years of repair.
- A large multi-purpose space designed for children, youth and family (CYF) ministries, adult presentations and gatherings, and so much more. This space will also contain additional rest rooms conveniently located.
- An expanded and improved kitchen layout and location allowing our hospitality to shine and containing design elements of a commercial kitchen.
- An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant restroom to serve those with mobility limitations, families with young children, those with special needs.
- A reconfiguration of staff and volunteer offices, all in a smaller footprint.
Watch for a number of opportunities in the coming months to learn more about this exciting project approved by the congregation in June.
The Our Saviour’s building is used seven days a week and our needs have evolved since we moved-in back in 2004. This is more than an upgrade- it’s an act of faith. A bold step into the future God is call us toward. Let’s create a space
worthy of our mission!
At a Congregation meeting on June 8, 2025, Our Saviour’s unanimously approved moving forward with the Building Renovation Project. The components of the approved project include:
- Building Renovation Plan
- Capital Appeal Goal of $1.4 million
- Renovation Financing Plan
Our Church Council, a Building Task Force, Staff and various subgroups have been working on this project for the past 1.5 years. The vision for the project is to meet our key ministry goal of being a congregation sharing God’s love and reaching out with a voice of hope through…
- Hospitality and Connection
- Passing on the Faith, and
- Being a Place of Welcome
The Building Plans meet the ministry needs by reconfiguring our space to be used in the best possible ways. It will include:
- Kitchen upgrade and enlargement: larger capacity to prepare and serve food in closer proximity to gathering space
- Family Restroom: larger single restroom, ADA compliant. There will also be an additional 2 individual restrooms within secure kids’ ministry space.
- Meeting Spaces: expand to 8 multi-purpose meeting spaces with adjacent storage for tables/chairs. The project includes a new 1000 sq. foot multipurpose room.
- Office Space: smaller and more flexible office space for Our Saviour’s staff
The Capital Appeal Lead Team has been identified and has already gotten to work! Look for more appeal activities late summer into fall. We look forward to all these activities leading up to construction in the summer of 2026.
- Capital Appeal Lead Team
- Senior Pastor – Kiri Solberg
- Campaign Co-Chairs – Denny Sackreiter and Alisa Bigelbach
- Communication Team Chair – Karen Moehring
- Lead Gift Team Chair – Jerry Schaubach
- Hospitality Team Chair – Bonnie Cackoski
- Spiritual Life Team Chair – Dave Eberhardt
- Ambassador Team Chair
- Stewardship Committee Chair – Dave Eberhardt
- Building Committee Chair – Kori Sawyer
Making Room: Building Renovation
