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If you are looking for a Sunday service we are offering them online and in person at 10:30 a.m. Streaming info is:

To watch via Twitch 
https://twitch.tv/crescentfortrougelive
To watch on YouTube
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_yu6hzsG1yoisFBHvGm5A?view_as=subscriber
To watch on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/cfruc/

Donations can be made to CFRUC at Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/crescent-fort-rouge-united-church/

or by etransfer to cfruc@mymts.net

‘A Rare Ask’ Campaign Update

Dear Community Partners,

We want to express our gratitude to not only our arts and community partners, but also to folks who simply recognize the contributions that mainline churches provide to the life and health of the community.

Thanks to your support for our campaign to help us with unexpected additional utility and insurance costs, we at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church were able to raise $10,661.00 (as of 1 March). 

This will allow us to continue our mission with more ease to provide space for a number of vital social support organizations and to remain a centre for Winnipeg’s vibrant arts community.

Sincerely,

The Leadership Team, CFRUC

The Accessibility with Ease Project Update November 2022

In February 2020 the CFRUC congregation approved the Accessibility Project, to be completed in three phases, with each phase resulting in tangible improvements to accessibility and proceeding only when sufficient funds were available. Design Update After reviewing 3 proposals for architectural services, CFRUC contracted with Monteyne Architecture Works to provide consultation and drawings. Design and construction level drawings for all 3 phases of the project have been produced and reviewed with the CFRUC design and liaison team. Construction Update In the fall of 2022, after reviewing 3 proposals for construction management services, CFRUC selected Bockstael Construction to manage the construction. Several meetings with members from CFRUC, Monteyne and Bockstael have occurred to review the scope and sequence of the project and CFRUC will soon sign a contract with Bockstael in preparation for Phase 1 of the Project. The focus of Phase 1 is on the main floor with; new historic replica doors at the Nassau entrance, power opener with security and remote unlocking for outside Nassau door (north), automatic power operated opener for the north Narthex door to the Sanctuary and modify both existing doors from Sanctuary to corridor to accommodate automatic power operated openers. If a pending grant application is approved, renovations to washrooms, will include power operators for doors and related upgrades to electrical and fire alarm systems. The focus of Phase 2 is on the lower level. The focus of Phase 3 is on the elevator and Wardlaw Street entrance. Funding and Expenses update For many years, individuals have made donations to our Accessibility Fund and in 2018, PATH began to research available grants. •    In 2020, CFRUC received an anonymous gift of $100,000 for the Accessibility Project. •    A Capital Fundraising Committee was established in 2020. •    An application was made to the Federal EAF for Phase 1 of the Project in 2020, for which CFRUC was awarded $100,000 in 2021. •   An application was made to the Provincial Building Sustainable Communities Fund for Phase 1 of the Project in 2021, for which CFRUC was awarded $100,000 in 2022. •    An application has been made to the Federal EAF for Phases 2 and 3 of the Project, with notification pending. The Capital Campaign Team will continue to investigate and apply for funds from Governments, Foundations and Corporations before asking for funds from the congregation and public in general. To date, we have received $380,839.10 for the Accessibility Fund.   With design and consulting fees paid to date, this will leave $235,348.23 for Phase 1. In September 2022 the Leadership Team approved that construction of Phase 1 could proceed. As per United Church protocol, the Trustees made a request to the Prairie to Pine Regional Council Property Commission for approval to proceed. This approval was granted in October, 2022. What’s Next? Confirm scope of Phase 1 and sign contract with Bockstael Construction, who will apply for all necessary permits, tender work to contractors and order items with long delivery times. We expect to start construction in March or April of 2023.