When given a precious family heirloom, people typically cherish it, preserve it, use or display it with pride, and hold in their hearts the thought that at some point they will pass this on to a descendant who they believe will do the same. That’s how heirlooms become heirlooms.

Our faith ancestors have done so for us. We, and all those who have inherited both the tradition and the structure of this beloved house of God, look at its 163 year history of faith and service with pride and gratitude. It is now our turn to contemplate how best to provide for the generations that will follow us, such that 163 years from now, our legacy will be held precious by those to whom we gift this faith tradition and this structure.

Come, be a part of making history! This historic capital campaign will provide for structural supports for our oldest parts of the building; it will allow for an increase in use of the building for all people – such that the life within these walls, lived in service to God, will be fruitful – and multiply! Praise be to God!

Capitol Campaign Members:Donna Zapatka, Chair

Kelly PerrottiLauralee Colella

Mary FullerRuss Drachenberg

Matt SimoneNicole and Steve Guglietta

Marianne WrightRaegan Armata-Wazorko

Linda Valeri and Claire Bamberg

Where We’ve BeenDemolition/restoration

KitchenKelsey Hall

Rear entrance/elevatorADA bathrooms

Other roomsArchitect/EngineerMisc construction

Parking lot/drivewayPersonal property

Where We Can GoSanctuary structural

Sanctuary roofSanctuary walls

Sanctuary wall trompe l'oeilSanctuary windows

Main furnaceSanctuary exit doorCommunity Room

Parlor refurbishmentParlor/Music Room windowsAdmin office air conditioningMusic Room refurbishmentAdmin offices refurbishment

Parlor/Music Room air conditioningBasement Room refurbishment

Basement bathroom refurbishmentTeen Room

Historian Room

The Congregational Church of Plainville

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Ways to GiveThere are a variety of ways to make your gift for our rAise the roof capital campaign.

1. Cash – paid immediately. If you wish and are able, giving your “three-year pledge” all at once at the beginning of our rAise the roof capital campaign will help us begin various projects immediately.

2. Cash – pledged and paid over three years. Pledge payments may be scheduled according to your needs and placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church (write: “rAise the roof” in memo line of check).

3. Electronic Funds Transfer – No computer or technical skill is needed. Simply fill out the Electronic Funds Transfer form included in your rAise the roof capital campaign packet to set up automatic contributions from your checking or savings account. Monthly or quarterly giving options are available.

4. Stock/Securities – You can fulfill all or part of your Capital Campaign pledge with a gift of stock. Simply have your broker or adviser contact David Mangs, 860-677-7720 or dmangs@mangsfinancial.com to arrange the transfer of shares as a gift to the Church. Please alert Donna Zapatka, our Campaign chair at 860-747-1990 that the gift is coming.

5. Distributions from IRA’s – For individuals aged 70-1/2 or older at the time of the gift, Capital Campaign gifts may be made by arranging tax-free distributions from IRA’s. This opportunity exists only through December 31, 2013. You must contact your IRA Plan Administrator and have the funds transferred directly to the Church from your IRA. A sample letter requesting a ‘transfer can be obtained in the Church office. For additional help with IRA transfers, contact the: Financial Development Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, Cleveland, (800)846-6822. Email: giving@ucc.org.

A FUNdrAiser With Substance!The walkways around the church will need rebuilding once the parking lots have been repaved!

Every capitol campaign pledge will be recognized with an engraved brick on the walkway.

As an additional fund-raising initiative, we are offering the opportunity for customized bricks to be purchased for $250/corporate or $100/family. You can purchase a brick on which a designated name will be engraved, and used in one of our permanent walkways. You can remember a loved one, honor an event or person or request this as a part of a larger gift to our FUNdrAising efforts.

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$468. $4. $17.33 $208. $416. $624. $5. $21.67 $260. $520. $780.

$10. $43.33 $520. $1,040 $1,560. $15. $65. $780. $1560. $2340.

$20. $86.67 $1,040. $280. $3,120.

$30. $130. $1,560. $3,120. $4,680 $40. $177.33 $2,080. $4,160. $6,240. $50. $216.67 $2,600. $5,200. $7,800. $60. $260. $3,120. $6,240. $9,360. $70. $333.33 $3,640. $7,280. $10,920. $80. $346.67 $4,160. $8,320. $12,480. $90. $390. $4,680. $9,360. $14,040.

$100. $433.33 $5,200. $10,400. $15,600. $150. $650. $7,800. $15,600. $23,400.

Planning Your Gift

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Since we are asking for a significant contribution from our members above and beyond their normal giving, we ask that you fulfill your pledge over a three year period. Please see the pledge card for further details. Can you find yourself in one of these levels?

$80. $2,080.

Demolition/restoration

Kitchen

Kelsey Hall

Rear entrance/elevator

ADA bathrooms

Other rooms

Architect/Engineer

Misc construction

Parking lot/driveway

Personal property

Capital Campaign Goal

Funds from Other Sources