The congregation of Mattapoisett Congregational Church overwhelmingly approved proceeding with “A Welcome Home” capital campaign to raise $600,000 in pledges over the next few months to make major upgrades and improvements to this historic meeting house.
Objectives include improving accessibility throughout the meeting house and its facilities, including two new lifts, and to assure compliance with the latest ADA codes. These improvements will provide a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone regardless of age or physical ability.
Additionally, much needed capital improvements and repairs will provide the required upkeep necessary to keep everyone warm, dry and safe now and in the future. Certain areas require new roofing, new gutters, better insulation, and new windows, as well as new fire alarm and communication systems. Enhancing kitchen safety and improving the heating system will also be addressed.
Further, in keeping with the historic character of the Sanctuary, upgrades will provide much needed space to better accommodate the Senior Choir, Bell Choir, Junior Choir, the Praise Band, children’s time, acolytes, flowers, special events and more. The new openness will clearly enhance the connection between Pastor and Congregation.
Finally, a Building Maintenance Fund will be set up to meet the needs of unanticipated repairs and address any further improvements that might be needed in the future and thus reducing the need to draw down the church endowment.