Historic Church Restoration
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The Little Stone Church has been serving the Sioux Falls community for since 1883. We are a congregation with a rich history of community engagement. Help us restore our historic building so that we can continue our legacy of service in the Sioux Falls Community.
Since the beginnings of Sioux Falls itself, The Little Stone Church has been caring for its residents. For example, when The Little Stone church was built over 130 years ago, the only fire house bell was located on the west side of the Big Sioux River. In an effort to most efficiently address fires and save lives, Sioux Falls used the bell on our building (the bell is still in our tower today!) as the city's alarm for fires located on the east side of the river.
Before becoming President of the United States of America, U.S. Senator Theodore Roosevelt visited Sioux Falls by train and traveled the several blocks up 6th street to participate in a service of worship with us.
More recently, the first after-school program in Sioux Falls started in the basement of our church. Our congregation welcomed kids from Whittier Middle School into the church building after school let out and created a safe environment for completing homework and having fun. Thanks to the efforts of The Little Stone Church, there are now flourishing after-school programs throughout the city.
Located in an aging part of the city, The Little Stone Church, like many congregations, has declined over the years. However, thanks to the support of a broader cluster of churches, The Little Stone Church is once again breathing life into the community through its mission and ministry.
Unfortunately, this old building has a few matters that need to be addressed: there are bats living in the attic, which, if left unaddressed, could cause damage to the building and pose a potential health risk. A couple of windows and doors need replacing, and the accessibility ramp is in need of repair.
The building is structurally sound, and the congregation has already done significant work to return this beautiful and historic building to a healthy and thriving condition. Already, new landscaping has been added and the sanctuary has undergone renovations.
The Little Stone Church is once again a place where enthusiasm is growing, community members are feeling love, and the needs of neighbors are being met. We need your support to ensure this historic building does not see irreversible damage or fall into disrepair. We are growing, but still a small congregation with limited means.
The major project of removing bats, preventing them from returning, decontaminating the attic spaces, and reinsulating the attic will begin in the spring. Other renovations will happen beginning in the late fall and winter as resources allow. The sooner you help us reach our goal, the sooner we can keep our full focus where it should be--on our neighbors, community, and world.
After more than 130 years of dedicating itself toward serving the Sioux Falls community, might you be willing to lend us a helping hand? We have a big vision for doing Church in ways that are creative (really, you should try us some time) and bringing the Church and God's love to people where they are.
Thank you for considering helping us to continue our legacy of community service. Because of your generosity, we can do the work God calls us to do. Thank you!
Since the beginnings of Sioux Falls itself, The Little Stone Church has been caring for its residents. For example, when The Little Stone church was built over 130 years ago, the only fire house bell was located on the west side of the Big Sioux River. In an effort to most efficiently address fires and save lives, Sioux Falls used the bell on our building (the bell is still in our tower today!) as the city's alarm for fires located on the east side of the river.
Before becoming President of the United States of America, U.S. Senator Theodore Roosevelt visited Sioux Falls by train and traveled the several blocks up 6th street to participate in a service of worship with us.
More recently, the first after-school program in Sioux Falls started in the basement of our church. Our congregation welcomed kids from Whittier Middle School into the church building after school let out and created a safe environment for completing homework and having fun. Thanks to the efforts of The Little Stone Church, there are now flourishing after-school programs throughout the city.
Located in an aging part of the city, The Little Stone Church, like many congregations, has declined over the years. However, thanks to the support of a broader cluster of churches, The Little Stone Church is once again breathing life into the community through its mission and ministry.
Unfortunately, this old building has a few matters that need to be addressed: there are bats living in the attic, which, if left unaddressed, could cause damage to the building and pose a potential health risk. A couple of windows and doors need replacing, and the accessibility ramp is in need of repair.
The building is structurally sound, and the congregation has already done significant work to return this beautiful and historic building to a healthy and thriving condition. Already, new landscaping has been added and the sanctuary has undergone renovations.
The Little Stone Church is once again a place where enthusiasm is growing, community members are feeling love, and the needs of neighbors are being met. We need your support to ensure this historic building does not see irreversible damage or fall into disrepair. We are growing, but still a small congregation with limited means.
The major project of removing bats, preventing them from returning, decontaminating the attic spaces, and reinsulating the attic will begin in the spring. Other renovations will happen beginning in the late fall and winter as resources allow. The sooner you help us reach our goal, the sooner we can keep our full focus where it should be--on our neighbors, community, and world.
After more than 130 years of dedicating itself toward serving the Sioux Falls community, might you be willing to lend us a helping hand? We have a big vision for doing Church in ways that are creative (really, you should try us some time) and bringing the Church and God's love to people where they are.
Thank you for considering helping us to continue our legacy of community service. Because of your generosity, we can do the work God calls us to do. Thank you!
Organizer and beneficiary
Chad Ensz
Organizer
Sioux Falls, SD
Barbara Burger
Beneficiary
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