{"id":5045,"date":"2018-02-08T06:03:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T11:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/?p=5045"},"modified":"2020-09-24T08:21:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T12:21:14","slug":"week-2-campaign-visits-how-to-pledge-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/week-2-campaign-visits-how-to-pledge-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 2 – Campaign Visits, How to Pledge & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sanctuary Restoration Project update\u2026<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

This week, we were thrilled to have historic architecture preservation and restoration specialist Sally Fishburn, from Danville, VT, visit our church to assess our beautiful historic windows and plaster walls in the sanctuary. Sally will put together a detailed cost estimate for the restoration work and get back to us in a few weeks. We are grateful to the Preservation Trust of Vermont for a grant to fund Sally\u2019s consulting services. You can see more pictures from Sally\u2019s visit on our Facebook page (scroll down to post on Feb. 5)!<\/p>\n

What are the \u201cCampaign Visits\u201d About & How do I Make a Pledge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most important goals for this Campaign is to help people feel even more connected to our church and one another\u2026after all, this is Our Home!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone in the church will have an opportunity for a group or individual visit with one of our trained \u201cCampaign Visitors,\u201d people who have volunteered to meet with folks to talk about the Church, listen to stories about what it means to our members, and answer any questions about the Campaign before confidential<\/u> pledges are made.<\/p>\n

The visit can be in your home, your office, the church, a caf\u00e9\u2026wherever is most comfortable for you. We want you to know that the home visit is NOT about asking for specific amounts of money \u2013 that is for you to decide and the details of your pledge are confidential.<\/em> We believe you will enjoy getting to know someone better (or making a new friend), while you learn more about this important step we are taking together in the life of our Church.<\/p>\n

Your Campaign visitor will bring a pledge card for you to fill out. At the end of your visit, you can place your confidential pledge in a sealed envelope and give it to your visitor, or if you need more time, you can return it to the church office. Your sealed envelope will only be opened by Campaign Treasurer. The Campaign Treasurer and FCCEJ\u2019s Financial Secretary are the only ones who will know pledge\/gift amounts.<\/p>\n

When will I be contacted about a visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first phase of Campaign, known as a \u201cquiet phase,\u201d involves reaching out to an initial group of church leaders. During this time, we will also be gearing up for an All-Church Campaign Kick-Off Celebration<\/strong> on\u00a0Sunday, April 8th after a single 10:15 service. After the Kick-Off, we will reach out to the full congregation. We hope you will say YES to a visit when a volunteer contacts you!<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n