Light of Christ Lutheran Church Launches "Forward in Faith" Capital Campaign

Algonquin, IL—On Friday, April 7, Light of Christ Lutheran Church kicked off its “Forward in Faith” Capital Campaign with a celebration dinner at D’Andrea Banquets in Crystal Lake. Over 250 members of the Light of Christ community were in attendance for this special event. Light of Christ Church is moving forward with plans to construct a new Church/Ministry Center at the corner of Sleepy Hollow Road and Longmeadow Parkway, with a fundraising goal of $3.6 million.

“Something good is happening here!” exclaimed Campaign Co-Chair Philomena Bruner in her opening remarks. “This is a very exciting time to be a member of Light of Christ. We are so amazed to see this level of enthusiasm not only from our members but also the surrounding community. Everyone wants to be a part of this new church.”

The evening continued with several short videos featuring members of the Light of Christ community sharing what the church means to them and why they are committed to ensuring that it continues to thrive into the future. Five charter members of the church were honored as well.

In a surprise reveal on Friday night, members learned that over $1.3 million has already been pledged to date—nearly one-third of their goal of $3.6 million!

Volunteers plan to visit all members over the next several weeks to personally pray with and invite each household to make a three-year financial commitment to the campaign. The campaign plans to wrap up the commitment phase by late May.

After seeing hundreds of congregation members enjoying themselves Friday night and celebrating the success of the campaign so far, Amy Jacobs, co-chair of this event, extended her profound gratitude to all involved and remarked, “the Capital Campaign and our congregation are certainly moving Forward in Faith in an amazing way.”