The Good Shepherd Capital Campaign
We are all proud and excited
that in 2002 The Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of
the laying of its cornerstone. In light of this
upcoming anniversary, the church wardens and vestry
have taken a detailed look at what we need to do to
close out our first century in good financial health
and, more importantly, how we can assure the next
century’s success and our future as a vibrant
and vigorous parish.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is a very active,
small neighborhood church that affects its
congregation, neighbors, community, city and friends
here and abroad in many ways. With the United Nations
so close and so many representatives of various
cultures and backgrounds as parishioners, we are
blessed with a vital and diverse parish family. Our
congregation continues its long tradition of worship,
liturgy and ministry to the Kips Bay neighborhood
while it seeks growth both in numbers and ministries.
The importance of our financial health is heightened
by the pressing requirements that the church
leadership has identified to secure the physical
foundation of our church. We are blessed with a
spectacular vest pocket worship space that retains
much of its early 20th century Gothic revivalist
character. Our Jardine pipe organ, dating from the
1890’s, is a beautiful musical instrument that
is ideal for the space and feel of Good Shepherd. The
next-door vestry building is a classic 1860’s
brownstone townhouse in keeping with the character of
the neighborhood.
CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES: CARING FOR OUR CHURCH HOME
a) Repair the Roof and Gutters $37,000
Years of deferred maintenance have now caused our
roof to need significant repairs. During heavy rains,
the roof leaks and our guttering backs up, causing
water to seep down some interior walls. The plaster
on these walls is now beginning to flake off due to
this water damage. One cause of leaking is that the
capping on an unused chimney has cracked and
deteriorated. Also, the gap between the east outside
wall of the church and the neighboring building needs
to be filled. We would repair the roof and gutters
where leaking and re-cap our chimneys.
b) Re-wire the Church & Rectory Electrical
System $15,000
A recent fire at a New York City synagogue raised the
importance of assuring adequate and up-to-date
electrical wiring in the New York City churches. An
inspection by the diocesan property support committee
led to the recommendation of an extensive
modernization of the wiring in both the church and
rectory. We, therefore, need to update the wiring
throughout our church and rectory to meet our present
needs by adding outlets, improving insulation and
increasing the available supply.
c) Add a Wheelchair/Handicapped Ramp $11,500
To make our church more welcoming to those with
disabilities and to be compliant with the Federal
Americans With Disabilities Act, we would add a
wheelchair ramp to our main entrance. This is an
important first step towards making our entire church
handicapped accessible.
d) Replace the Sound System $8,500
As many of you are happily aware, a new system has
just been installed in the church, making our sound
quality even and true throughout the Nave for both
the spoken and sung voice. This replaces our old
sound system which had poor microphones and suffered
from many dead spots throughout the church.
e) Campaign Costs $8,000
For capital campaign management, materials costs, etc.
***Primary Campaign Goal $80,000***
f) Re-plaster and Paint our Church and Rectory $60,000
Maintaining the beauty and functionality of our
historic building is an ever-present priority. Though
many projects need attention, annual budget
limitations necessitate prioritization. Therefore, we
propose this year to re-plaster and paint all
interior walls of our church and rectory also to
assure and protect the integrity of the
infrastructure. As our Annual Fund increases and
funds become available, we will address additional
maintenance issues.
***Challenge Goal $140,000***
Capital Campaign: Frequently
Asked Questions
What is the Capital Campaign?
It is a capital funds drive seeking gifts and pledges
to pay for the restoration of our 100-year-old church
and rectory. Specifically, most of the funds will be
directed toward necessary work on the roof repair and
the rewiring of the electrical system.
Who authorized the Capital Campaign?
In the fall of 1999, the Vestry asked the Finance
Committee to reach out to the parishioners to
determine the perceived need and demonstrable
capacity to support a fund drive to address the
church’s infrastructure needs. A questionnaire
was distributed and the responses were reviewed by
the Vestry. They then approved the launch of this two-year
Capital Campaign in the spring of 2000, with a
primary goal of $80,000 and a challenge goal of $140,000.
Why is this drive important?
While maintenance on the church and rectory has been
kept up over the years, major improvements and
capital investments have been deferred. It is our
responsibility to pass on a structurally sound church
to the next generation of parishioners of Good
Shepherd. Further deferral may put these structures
in peril.
Who is working on this drive?
As our church community is small, many members of the
church leadership, the clergy and the parish are
involved in this capital campaign. You should feel
free to approach any member of the Capital Campaign
Committee or its Co-Chairs, e-mail David Buxbaum or
Jean Krulis with questions or concerns (GoodShepherd@earthlink.net)
.
How are we paying for some ongoing projects like
the sound system?
When we announced the Capital Campaign and
distributed the questionnaires, we received
indications for parishioners regarding their
contributions toward the campaign. Based on these
important early pledges, we have commenced some of
the most urgent work.
How much should I give?
Each gift should represent one’s own personal
financial commitment to preserving Good Shepherd as a
vibrant neighborhood church. Each member of the
parish should give as generously as possible to
assure the success of the drive.
What about my Annual Stewardship giving?
The church needs your regular support in its
ministries. Your capital campaign pledge should be
considered in addition to your regular offerings.
How will pledges be paid?
Your pledge can be spread over two years through 2001.
Pledge payments can be made at whatever intervals are
most convenient for you (monthly, quarterly, annually).
Please indicate you preferred schedule of giving on
your pledge card.
Will I be reminded to make my pledge payments?
Yes, you will receive periodic reminders from the
church office based on the payment schedule you
requested on your pledge card.
Is my pledge tax deductible?
Yes, in the tax year that the pledge payments are
made. May I give securities or property?
Yes, there are significant tax benefits to
contributing appreciated securities or property in
lieu of cash. Good Shepherd and the Episcopalian
giving office can work with you to facilitate the
transfer of these assets for maximum tax efficiency.
Will $80,000 meet all the church’s needs?
No, We set $80,000 as our primary goal based on the
giving capacity we determined from the responses to
the questionnaires. The Challenge Goal of $140,000
represents the total money necessary to take care of
the already identified needs of the church and its
foundation. Obviously, there are other worthwhile
investments that will be deferred until the money can
be raised at a later time.
How large a gift can I afford?
The following chart is offered to help you decide how
large a gift you can afford:
Periodic Pledge Chart
| Size of Gift to be paid over
2 years |
Quarterly |
Monthly |
| $25,000 |
$3,125 |
$1,042 |
| 10,000 |
1,250 |
417 |
| 5,000 |
625 |
208 |
| 3,000 |
375 |
125 |
| 1,000 |
125 |
42 |
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs:
David Buxbaum Jean Krulis
Committee Members:
Christopher Mossey Margaret Helmholz
Adair Russell Annabelle Tamking
Yoshi Fujita Jarrett Kroll
GIFTS ESSENTIAL CHART
The following chart illustrates the type and number
of gifts essential to reach our
$80,000 primary capital campaign goal. Additional
gifts will go toward our challenge
goal of $140,000 necessary to underwrite the church’s
plastering and painting needs.
| Size of Gift |
Number Needed |
Cumulative Total |
| $25,000 |
1 |
$25,000 |
| 10,000 |
2 |
45,000 |
| 5,000 |
2 |
55,000 |
| 3,000 |
4 |
67,000 |
| 1,000 |
10 |
77,000 |
| Below $1,000 |
Many |
$80,000 Goal Achieved |
|
