KEEPING THE FAITH IN DOWNTOWN PROVO
COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE RESTORATION PROJECT
A VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE FOR A MORE-CONNECTED COMMUNITY
Time has taken its toll on these old structures that are an iconic landmark in the area. Roofs and overhangs are failing, stucco splitting and crumbling, facia and gutters falling off, windows letting as much air through as they do water. Operating systems, electrical, plumbing, asbestos, and finishes are all in need of replacement, removal, or refreshing. The buildings haven’t kept up with today’s modern higher-tech needs either. In many ways, these spaces are still trapped in the eras they were built. While they were beautiful, they are in a sad state of their former selves.
A Cornerstone for the Community
A New History in the Making
In February 2021, Church members and community volunteers kicked off the Keeping the Faith in Downtown Provo campaign to raise funds to repair, restore, renovate, and expand the beautiful community cornerstone to help the church remain an open and affirming faith organization and to continue and grow as one of the only places for secular community gatherings in downtown Provo.
Since that time, due to the generosity of the community, the church has been able to replace deteriorating roofs on both church buildings, work to complete some necessary interior projects, and save a historic pipe organ from going to the landfill.
This year the church restoration campaign leaders hope to raise $1 million dollars to preserve the exterior of the Provo community cornerstone. What will your donation do?
- Repair and restore failing stucco
- Clean and restore brick
- Repaint eves, soffits, and window trim
- Replace windows and doors that are energy efficient and period appropriate to the buildings
- Remove and restore failing balconies
- Restore and replace architectural exterior details that have been lost
- Foundation repairs and waterproofing
“We are very grateful to the community for helping us work to repair and restore our beautiful church to its old glory,” said Dave Lewis, Church Moderator and Campaign Co-Chair, “Over the next year, we hope that we can improve the exterior condition of the building and make it more accessible to our congregation, friends, and the community.”
Every dollar counts! Please, donate today.
Giving Opportunities
Giving Levels
Spark
$25 your name listed on our website
Match
Candle
$250 your name listed on dedicatory plaque in church, small size
Lamp
$2,500 your name listed on dedicatory plaque in church, medium size
Luminary
Beacon
$25,000 your name listed on dedicatory plaque in church, large size
Star
$250,000 your name listed on dedicatory plaque in church and portrait
Sun
$1,000,000 naming rights for Fellowship Hall or Organ
or mail your contribution to:
Attn. Keeping the Faith in Downtown Provo
P.O. Box 132
Provo, Utah 84603
A Community Icon In Need
The church and its members for over 100 years have given to the community they love and continue to serve. We are asking for your assistance in helping us continue and expand our mission to better serve, and more fully do so well into the future.
Media Coverage
Check out some of the latest media coverage of our project.
ksl.com
Provo church hopes to raise $50K in three weeks to get pipe organ
heraldextra.com
Provo church gifted historic pipe organ needs financial help before it’s tossed
HeraldExtra.com
Provo church gifted historic pipe organ needs financial help before it’s tossed
KSL.com
‘Roof breaking’ ceremony marks beginning of restoration project for Provo church
DeseretNews.com
‘Roof breaking’ ceremony marks beginning of restoration project for Provo church
KSL News Radio 102.7 FM
130-year-old community church in Provo asking for help fixing its buildings
KSL.com
After 130 years standing, Provo church sets out to renovate historic buildings with help of other faiths
Deseret.com
Provo faith leader hopes historic church fundraiser and renovation also builds interfaith unity
Daily Herald
Monday Close-Up: United Church of Christ seeking spot on historical register
Bring the Light Home
Provo’s historic A-frame church invites residents to ‘Bring the Light Home’ with new campaign
Newspapers.com
New Chapel Caps 73-Year History of Community Church
RiverSimulator.com
A History of Utah County
universe.byu
Historic Provo church raising funds for restoration project
Church History
Over 130 years ago individuals and families left their homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania to come to Utah for new lives and legacies to work primarily in the steel industry. For those who settled in the Provo area, the social responsibilities foremost to the community “back east” became the center of the new residents here. And the Community Church was at the center of it all. And it was MORE
THAN A BUILDING.
