A church or house of worship can be a sizable restoration project that may even seem insurmountable. Many houses of worship have numerous stained glass windows that are 80+ years old with bowing, sagging lead and broken or cracked glass. Not to mention the grime and paint that have likely encroached the windows over time. At some point these assets must absolutely be preserved or unfortunately replaced with a less expensive, less inspired option. 

However, there are manageable ways to go about both the funding and execution of a restoration. A little strategic planning can go a long way toward controlling costs. On the topic of raising capital, we stumbled on this interview with an experienced fundraiser. The article includes a host of both prudent and creative techniques for raising asset preservation funds.

And if you are in no rush to complete the project you can prioritize the windows in most need of restoration and pay as you go. Staging the project in this way does not diminish the quality of work. We can help determine prioritization and draft an execution plan that meshes with your budget and ability to raise funds. We will be your partner in assuring an affordable, quality outcome to last another 80-100 years. We’d love to help bring your stained glass windows back to their original beauty and to delight and inspire your congregants. Contact us for an on-site consultation.

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