In March of 2025 our parish launched an exciting initiative we called the Wonder Campaign. This project initially came in response to the demands of our aging facility and the growth of our children and student programs. But Wonder boldly set forth a comprehensive vision to renew and rebuild fully half our current facility, creating amazing new spaces to meet the needs of contemporary faith formation and faith filled celebration for parishioners of all ages. A facility where kids, students, and families don’t just show up…but belong, grow, and encounter God and one another in new ways.
As is typical of this community, the parish responded enthusiastically pledging over $12m in the first year of the campaign, with hundreds of parish families participating. This past winter Nativity hosted a second iteration of the Wonder Campaign with the aim of inviting still more parishioners to lend their support. I’m pleased to report that over a hundred new families stepped forward, and still others increased their commitment, raising an additional $3.5m in gifts and pledges. Today our Wonder Campaign has reached a total of $15.6m.
That means we now stand in a strong position moving forward, though admittedly with more work to do. As we have previously communicated, cash in hand drives our ability to break ground next spring, so fulfillment of pledges remains critical, accelerated fulfillment being especially helpful. Fully funding the building project, of course, remains our long-term goal.
Meanwhile, the vision is coming to life. As design development continues, we can’t wait to share with you what these spaces will actually look like – and how your family will experience them. Because this isn’t just about a building, it’s about what God is already doing…and what he’s going to do next. Every room, every space, every detail will be designed to spark connection, deepen relationships, and grow faith.
To all our donors, many, many thanks. Your level of support overwhelms us with gratitude. To those who have not yet participated we welcome your support, check out the Wonder Campaign tile on our homepage. And to all our parishioners and friends, please keep the ongoing campaign and the eventual building project in your prayers. May the Lord abundantly bless all of you in your love of and goodness to our parish. And may our parish grow still more stronger through our joint effort.
It is truly wonderful !
