THE COMMON GROUND CAMPAIGN

 
 

Big News: A New Chapter for Our Church and Community

Dear Partners,

I’m excited to share something that has been on our hearts and minds for a while now. This March, we are launching a capital campaign called Common Ground, with the goal of raising $160,000 to renovate our church’s outdoor space. This project isn’t just about improving our property—it’s about creating a welcoming place where our community can gather, connect, and ultimately encounter the love of Christ.

When we moved into our building in 2018, we focused primarily on renovating the interior so we could create a warm and inviting space for family ministry, staff work space and community events. Now, seven years later, we recognize that our outdoor space has untapped potential to serve as an open door to our neighbors. We believe God is calling us to step forward in faith to make this vision a reality.

Throughout Scripture, we see God’s people creating spaces for community and worship—whether it was the Israelites setting up the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:8) or the early church gathering in homes and public places (Acts 2:46-47). Our goal is to follow that example and make our church’s outdoor space a beautiful, functional, and welcoming environment where people can connect with one another and with God.

Here’s what this project will include:

  • Removing old asphalt and replacing it with new concrete for a cleaner, safer space.

  • Enhancing our back patio with permanent fire pits, seating, and shade structures to foster deeper community connections.

  • Improving our front park area with additional seating, trees, and shade, making it an inviting space for gatherings and events.

  • Donating $10,000 to the Byrd Theatre for their seat renovation—a space we rely on every Sunday for worship.

We believe this investment will allow us to better serve our community, host more events, and create a place where people feel at home before they even step inside our church. We’re asking every partner at Area 10 to prayerfully consider how you can support this initiative. Below, we’ve answered some common questions about the campaign:

FAQ:

Q: Why are we doing this?
A: When we renovated our church building in 2018, we focused on the inside, but we didn’t do much to improve the outdoor space. Our current setup isn’t as functional or inviting as it could be. This renovation will allow us to clean up and enhance the space the public sees first, making it more attractive and usable for community events.

Q: Why now?
A: We’ve been in this space for seven years, and we believe we’ve only scratched the surface of how our property can help us connect with the community. There’s never a perfect time to raise money, but we know this is the right moment to step forward in faith and begin this project.

Q: How long will this take?
A: Our goal is to begin construction in April and complete the project in time for our Summer of Fun kickoff on Memorial Day weekend.

Q: What exactly will the money cover?
A: The majority of the funds will go toward removing old asphalt and pouring new concrete. Additionally, we will enhance the back patio with permanent fire pits, seating, and shade structures. The front park area will receive more seating, trees, and shaded areas to make it more inviting. We are also setting aside $10,000 to support the Byrd Theatre’s seat renovation as a way to give back to a space that serves us every Sunday.

Q: How can I be involved?
A: There are several ways you can participate:

  1. Give: You can contribute financially through our website at area10church.com/commonground or you can give with check or cash on the final day of our campaign on Sunday March 23.

  2. Serve: We will need volunteers to help with planting flowers, assembling furniture, and completing other hands-on tasks to bring this space to life.

  3. Pray: Ask God to bless this project, provide the resources, and use this space to reach more people with His love.

This is an exciting moment for our church, and we’re grateful to be on this journey with you. Let’s step out in faith together and create a space where our neighbors can find community, connection, and Christ.

Thank you for being a part of what God is doing through Area 10!