Albion FUMC Capital Campaign
A Campaign for the First United Methodist Church of Albion
Summary Statement
Over fifty years ago the congregation of Albion First United Methodist Church made a leap of faith to move from its location on Erie Street and build a new facility on the Albion College campus. Some of our friends and neighbors still remember the cornerstone-laying ceremony on September 29, 1957 and closing the old church after 70 years as a place of worship and meeting.
Today Albion First United Methodist Church’s mission to serve as a place of worship, study, and outreach continues. Baptisms, marriages, Bible Study, Sunday School, Youth Groups, Senior Center, Albion Youth Development Center, Red Cross blood drives, Men Who Cook dinners are just few of a myriad of community activities Albion first United Methodist Church has provided over the years.
But Albion First UMC knows it is time for change. We need to remove the physical barriers that prevent accessibility to some and upgrade areas to make our facilities more visible and usable to all we serve. Thus, we have entered into a $1.5 million “Open Door Campaign”. Our campaign will raise funds to improve our overall physical space, provide a handicap accessible entrance from the parking lot to the education wing, acoustical and HVAC updates to Tennant Hall, install an elevator within the education wing, create more visible and welcoming entrances to Wesley Chapel and the education wing, and redesign and expand Wesley Lounge (including the warming kitchen, bride’s room, and rest rooms). In addition, new energy-efficient windows and flooring will be installed throughout the building.
We are asking that you help hold open the door of Albion First to your brothers and sisters in Christ by pledging a gift to the Open Door Campaign. 
Please prayerfully consider the amount you can give to make our “Open Doors” a reality. Your tax-deductible gift may be made in one lump sum or as a three- year pledge. While any gift is significant, a lead donation from you will help us build momentum quickly.
With your help, we can open the doors to our congregation, our community, and to the power of God’s love. Please take this opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others as those 50 years ago made a difference for us. Give to the Open Door Campaign.