Who We Are
On Sunday mornings at Harvard Avenue Christian Church, something beautiful happens. Families arrive, longtime members greet one another, and visitors look for a place as worship begins. Each week, multiple generations gather to pray, sing, reflect, and share communion at the table where Christ invites us to be fed and formed.
At the heart of our community is a shared commitment to follow Christ, rooted in Scripture and lived with humility and openness. We seek to be a welcoming and inclusive church where authentic relationships are formed, and people grow together in learning to live and love like Jesus.
This shared commitment is drawing people to Harvard Avenue. Children are growing in faith, families are strengthened, students are exploring discipleship, and adults are deepening a thoughtful and genuine faith for everyday life. As more people find their place in this church family, the table at the center of our life together is growing full.
To read more about the specific capital projects proposed by our church leadership, please open the Vision Case Statement below.
Vision Case Statement
Below are a few frequently asked questions as we begin to share the vision for Making More Space at the Table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the order of priority on the various project?
- What is the expected timeline for the project and how will it impact weekly ministry during that time?
- How confident are we in the cost estimates given rising costs and inflation?
- What happens if we can’t raise the full amount? Will we take on debt?
- Will we complete projects only as funds are available or will we take on short term financing if we have pledges to back it up?
- Will this project increase ongoing operating costs (extra staff, maintenance, utilities, etc)?
- How will parking, traffic flow, and accessibility be improved through this project?
- What is the cost of doing nothing?
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How will a capital campaign impact giving to the annual operating budget?
A capital campaign represents gifts above and beyond our regular tithes and offerings. Horizons Stewardship has advised us not to expect negative effects on the operating budget, though we may not see major increases during the three campaign years. Historically, churches often experience growth in operating giving beginning in years four and five, as generosity becomes a lasting habit.
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When are we expected to make a commitment? When are we expected to start giving?
We want the entire church to engage in a prayerful and intentional approach to their commitments. We will be asking the entire church to make their commitments in November and begin paying on those commitments around that time or at the first of the year. Some families may choose to make earlier commitments and start giving sooner, but the majority of families will be in November.
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