A-mazing Support

Part of a much larger renovation of the Chapel has been the work of the past two summers on the undercroft.

In 2014, we ripped out the old carpeting and layed new flooring. We also took advantage of having all the furniture out of the room, repainting the walls and replacing the ceilings. The undercroft is a much brighter space.

In 2013, we tackled the kitchen and bathrooms---to be clear, we demolitioned the kitchen and restrooms. Not even studs remained after the demolition phase was completed. A total rebuild involving new plumbing and wiring, the integration of salvage from our own facility plus salvage from a house on the other end of town has given us a fantastic kitchen and mission oriented bathrooms.

• Let's start with the bathrooms. We've added showers to accommodate visiting youth groups and service teams. We've also added the hookup for a washer and dryer; installation of a washer and dryer should encourage students to spend more time in the Undercroft.
• The kitchen now features a double convection over and induction cook top, augmenting our existing stove. We've more than doubled storage capacity and created additional food preparation and service areas. There is even a dishwasher and garbage disposal.

If you have facebook, check our our pics from the renovation process, click here.

Supporting Chapel Renovation We are totaling the cost of the project thus far. The electrical work alone cost over $5K. The flooring came in at roughly $2500. Ceiling an paint about $1000. Make an on-line donation to the "Building on Strength Capital Campaign" (we accept major credit cards and PayPal) by clicking the button at left and following the somewhat intuitive instructions. We accept checks at our mailing address. Please talk with Chap. Riegel if you are considering a major gift.

We discovered, in the process of a minor wall repair, that load bearing elements had been  damaged in an earlier renovation of the bathrooms (we think in the '40s or '50s). Five demolished walls, two replaced beams, one new footer, and two jacked floors later, we are well on the way to a much improved structure.

This work builds upon the major renovation to the water, sewage, and electrical systems in the house that took place in the early 2000s. That renovation allowed us to install three new bathrooms, restore the kitchen to use, and increase occupancy from two to six.

More work needs to be done. Most immediately, the NW bedroom needs to be finished, and, then, attention  needs to be turned to the staircase and the kitchen. Still, we are happy with the progress.

As you can imagine, it comes at a price. Living in the midst of a renovation project is less than pleasant, and there is the raw cost in dollars. We ask that our Lutherhaus alumni/ae, even those who have lived in the old parsonage (a.k.a., "The Center"), and all those who benefited from the "drop-in" ministry of Pr. Hashinger consider making a gift to this fund.

Supporting Lutherhaus Renovation You can help us cover the expense of these major structural repairs by donating on-line to the "Lutherhaus Capital Fund." We accept major credit cards and PayPal; Just click the button at left and follow the somewhat intuitive instructions. We accept checks at our mailing address. Please talk with Chap. Riegel if you are considering a major gift.

Sidewalk Repair: A Safety & Legal Issue

Supporting Sidewalk & Driveway Repair You can help us cover the expense of these big ticket safety repairs by donating on-line to the "Grounds Fund." We accept major credit cards and PayPal; Just click the button at left and follow the somewhat intuitive instructions. We accept checks at our mailing address. Please talk with Chap. Riegel if you are considering a major gift.

Newsletter 2014 in the Mail

Most folks should have received their newsletters before Christmas. If you haven't, we might not have a good current address for you. You can, however, download a full-color PDF here.

What's in the newsletter? On the last page, there is a fascinating story about the trials and transformative power of Tenebrae. You'll also get a sneak peak at the first professional rendering of the chapel expansion under consideration. Inside, there are two stories about our graduates and the vital role some of our campus ministry women had in defending the Earth from alien invaders. Please don't miss reading about the establishment of a Lutheran Benedictine confraternity planned for this coming Lent. That's just a taste of what you'll find, so download it today and feel free to share with a friend, your congregation, and your third cousin twice removed.

We also included in the mailing the maze to amaze and amuse you while you figure out how to support the Lutheran Campus Ministry at WVU. Yep, its an appeal letter, but you will want to get your pencil out and avoid the Minotaur. Download it here.

Planned & Major Gifts

If you would like to talk with us regarding a planned gift (wills, bequests, charitable trust annuities, etc.) or other major gift, please contact us. We have access to specialists and other resources to assist in making your gift do the most good.