1. Campus Upgrade and Repair -- $600,000

Built almost 50 years ago, the VPC Sanctuary and Fireside Room has been home for the congregation and community, providing a center of worship and hospitality located in the beauty of God’s creation. Our ‘new’ buildings are 20 years old. They been used for countless experiences in the creative arts, faith formation and education, The buildings are showing all that love and use! A conservative estimate is that over 35,000 people a year are on campus for everything from worship to weddings, theater events and classes, to music concerts and classes. We have been good stewards of this unique asset, and now is the time to upgrade the campus for the next 50 years of ministry. 

The Projects:

• Roof work -- $365,000 (Sanctuary shingles/Flat roof re-slope/TPO/Skylights $270,000, Fireside shingles/TPO/ $35,000, Lane Hall shingles/TPO $30,000, Office $30,000.)
• Landscape work -- $25,000 (Retaining wall replacement on the Holly Court & Creek erosion repair)
• Remodel Kitchen -- $20,000
• Other Campus Upgrades -- $30,000 (Re-carpet and repaint interiors and some exteriors. Seal and repaint parking lot.)
• Replenish Repair Fund -- $20,000 (taken out of 2012/13 budget)
• Furniture Replacement --$40,000  (Chairs, tables, desks, workstations)
• Other Projects in the Pipeline -- $100,000 (Replace boiler and radiant heat repair, organ replacement)

2. Elimination of Debt -- $650,000

In 1987, when the church was searching for the next pastor(s), the decision was made to provide housing in Portola Valley, so the new pastor and his/her family would be a part of the community. The church and the Goodman-Morris’ purchased and co-own the church manse at 202 Wyndham Dr. The need is to eliminate the debt which includes the existing mortgage, and the Goodman-Morris’ portion of the ownership in the house. The church will own the house free and clear for ministry in the future. The elimination of the debt will free over $22,000 for the annual operating budget.

The Projects:

• Mortgage $270,000
• Goodman-Morris ownership $320,000 (approx.)
• Repairs to the Manse $60,00

3. Initiatives Fund -- $130,000

To fund the “risk” part of the vision (“called to risk the Spirit-led journey”) with innovative initiatives that will create new opportunities for faith formation/Christian education for children, youth, and families. Develop projects in music, theater, and the arts that will extend our unique and bold reputation as a cutting edge community of faith. To initiate and fund a succession plan that will celebrate our current pastoral leadership and prepare us for the next best thing God has in store.

The Story: Several years ago Jen Oxley chose to give a gift of $100,000 to VPC. She chose to give the gift before she died so she could enjoy the fruits of the gift, and she did! The gift was to be used to fund projects that were creative, visionary, and furthered the ministry. Some of the most exciting and creative things we’ve done in the past 5 years were initiated by Jen’s generous gift. The list included: 

• The first year of funding to jump start our Youth Ministry under the leadership of Ashley Pogue.
• Production of the new musical Puah’s Midwife Crisis (written by Cheryl Goodman-Morris and Karen Russell) both locally and for a national audience in Louisville, KY

The Initiative Fund needs to be refunded to develop the next wave of innovative ministries.

Some Proposed Projects:

• Pastoral Transition Plan -- $70,000
• Develop a new Biblically based musical in partnership with PVTC. The working title is “Abraham!” -- $20,000
• Develop programs to integrate hospitality into our outreach. One of our most important missions in the next 5 years is to grow our church community. -- $20,000
• Theologian in Residence (4 guest leaders over 4 years)-- $20,000

4. Mission Partnerships -- $120,000

For the VPC family, a significant part of risking the journey of faith is in service to others. We are called to extend the Kingdom of God beyond our campus. Aware of the needs of our mission partners we will provide capital to enhance their work.

Nearly10 % of the Capital Campaign donations, $120,000, is targeted for mission capital projects:  $70,000 will be for international projects, and $50,000 for local mission projects.

Local Capital Mission Projects

·      The $50,000 for local projects will be divided equally among four local agencies whom we support that currently have capital projects of their own.  These are:  1) a home in San Mateo County by Habitat for Humanity  2) Food refrigeration facilities for St Anthony’s Padua Dining Room  3) renovation of building for St Francis Center and 4) New Dining Room at St Anthony’s Foundation in San Francisco. 

International Projects

·      Of the $70,000 for international projects, $60,000 will be for installing water systems in Haiti and $10,000 for installing electricity for school in Zang Tabi, Cameroon.