Flourish
New
England

Through our Flourish: Strengthening Roots. Extending Reach. Capital Campaign, we are thrilled to establish a permanent home that will transform our ability to serve the Upper Valley and the broader New England region. This building represents far more than just a physical space–it is a vital opportunity for our church and the Gospel to flourish like never before, creating a stable foundation for all who seek to grow, connect, and find true belonging in Christ.

Help Us Plan for the Future

Christ Redeemer Church has had a vision for New England since 2000. As we work to build a physical church home for our congregation, we also focus on being a church for other churches: reproducing new congregations, revitalizing dead or dying congregations, providing resources to existing churches, and providing residency training to future pastors.

Our CRC family needs a permanent home. For years, we have worked towards and talked about a church building of our own to gather, a physical location that would serve as a place of welcome for those searching for something, be it spiritual nourishment, a community or a helping hand. We are grateful that (for now) we’re able to rent space in Hanover High School, yet it’s a challenge to still exist as a “church out of a box.” We know we could do so much more with a facility of our own. We want a building that is a gathering place for our congregation and a resource for our community, a home that will allow us to preach to gospel for generations to come.

As part of that process, Christ Redeemer has entered into a capital campaign to make this dream a reality! Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please pray for the Lord’s direction of this campaign, and that we may make Him known through all our efforts.”
Our Heavenly Father, we ask you to pour out the blessings for which Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, died—for He died not only to purchase and purify His Church, but also to extend her reach, even to the remotest parts of the earth. We thank You for Your provision over the past 25 years, as You have led us through many dangers, toils, and snares—troubles that have both threatened us and threatened Your work. We thank You that despite all this, we have seen Christ’s kingdom not only come to our Upper Valley community, but also, go out to countless thousands. Would you now bless the work of Christ Redeemer Church and supply our every need for years to come? And would you provide a house for us to gather to worship You and to build up Your saints through the teaching and training of the Word of Christ? For, Lord, we believe the promise of the Lord Jesus, when He said: “Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In Christ’s most holy name, we pray, Amen!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a capital campaign?
A capital campaign is a targeted effort to raise funds for a specific project or need, such as a new construction, or major improvements. Unlike regular annual giving, it focuses on achieving a particular goal over a set period.
 
Why are we embarking on a capital campaign now?
Based on the results of our recent planning study, it's clear that Christ Redeemer Church is ready to take the next step toward building a permanent home. This campaign will enable us to achieve our goal of strengthening our roots in the Upper Valley and extending our reach for generations to come.
 
How is this campaign connected to Flourish?
The previous Flourish campaign was to get us started towards having a building, while also resourcing all of our ministries. This campaign is dedicated to finishing the funding for the new church building to better serve the community, and therefore, all of our ministries and activities.  
 
How will the campaign impact the church’s ministry and community outreach?
This campaign serves to grow our ministries and service outreach. Through the new building, we will continue to serve the community through our ministries, while also growing the strength and reach of our impact for decades to come. We long to see the many staff & volunteer hours that go into set up and take down every week re-invested to serve our community.
 
What is the campaign theme?  
The theme for our campaign is Flourish: Strengthening Roots. Extending Reach. This theme was chosen in part to reflect the progress of our prior fundraising efforts, and how through this campaign we are looking to strengthen and grow our capacity to serve those around us.
 
How will the church keep the congregation informed about the campaign’s (or building’s) progress?

We are committed to keeping the congregation fully informed throughout the campaign using our website, Sunday morning announcements, emails, as well as both congregation and individual meetings. These FAQs are part of that effort. Our goal is to ensure the entire community stays engaged with the campaign, is aware of the campaign’s progress, and understands how they can best support our mission.
 
When is construction scheduled to begin and conclude? 
The goal is to break ground in the Summer of 2025, with an ideal opening date of 2026. As with all construction projects, these dates are subject to change, but we are hopeful to be in a new building within the next 18 months.
 
How much will the church cost? Is the building cost in line with typical church construction costs? 
The total cost will be $10 million. Our cost is very reasonable, particularly after we switched builders to save several million dollars. A portion of the expense is due to necessary sitework, as the location presents challenges that impact our cost.  
 
How will contributions to the capital campaign be used? 
Funds donated to the capital campaign are restricted funds for use only towards the permitting, design, construction, and upkeep of the new building. Any funds raised beyond our goal will go towards related programs and ministries.
 
How long will this campaign run?  
We are asking our congregation and other supporters to make a pledge by February 9th, 2025 so that we can best plan for the future. Pledges to the effort will be collected over three years, from 2025-2027.
 
What is a pledge? Is my pledge legally binding? 
Your pledge is a commitment to support our mission and goals. Pledges for this capital campaign are over three years, to maximize support for the building. Your pledge is not a legally binding amount or agreement.
 
Is my pledge confidential?  
Yes, every person who wants to make a gift to this campaign will have the opportunity to do it anonymously, and the amount someone pledges will never be shared.
 
How do I know if my company offers a matching gift program?  
Talk to your human resources (HR) department to determine if your company offers a matching gift program. Typically, you will need to fill out and submit a form. If your company does not have an HR department, talk to the person who handles new employee orientation; they should be able to guide you.  
 
How can I get involved? 
Please pray for us and the campaign! Beyond that, be on the lookout for mailed information regarding the campaign and prayerfully consider your support for this campaign. Please reach out to Lauren Groves for other ways to help out.

Campaign Leadership & Dartmouth Ambassadors

Campaign Leadership
Jason Achmoody, Chris Audino, Jonathan Crane, Jared Davis,  James Edwards, Joel Eshbaugh,  Anthony Fosu, Lauren Groves, Jed Janisse, Emily Lewis, Jay & Elena Marshall, Drew & Susie Matter, Bob & Renee Seidler, Andrew Schuman, Dave Smith, Doug & Pam Tendin, Lindsay & Caren Whaley, Don Willeman, Becca Wistrom, Matt Wolcott

Dartmouth Ambassadors
Jonathan Crane '71, Doug Tengdin '81, Jim & Emily Angher ‘99, Jared Daugherty ‘03, Lauren & Alasdair Groves '04, Adrian Ng ‘05, Marshall Smith '07, Charlie Dunn ‘09, Andrew Schuman '10, Hilary Johnson '15, Jay Schulte ‘15, Emma Sisson '17, Anthony Fosu '24, Chris & Alexandra Audu (Geisel)