A Dollar for Missions

Current DFM Project

Masonry/tuckpointing at University Lutheran Church, Champaign

The current Dollar for Missions project is $25,000 for masonry repair and repointing at University Lutheran Church and Student Center in Champaign.

The church and student center building located directly next to the University of Illinois campus is over 70 years old. The entire facade is brick and concrete masonry. This requires periodic care in order to maintain integrity and waterproofing of the structure. Currently, there are portions of the masonry that need careful and immediate attention. Small sections of the brick are spalling (crumbling due to freeze/thaw cycles and sustained water exposure). There is some water infiltration between the masonry window frame and the Sanctuary casement windows. In some spots, the mortar between bricks is cracking or crumbling away.

These DFM funds will be used for targeted masonry repairs and repointing, focused on the areas of most need on the building. These areas will be identified by a masonry contractor, along with a thorough assessment of the entire building. This will also allow for the planning of future masonry repair projects. Help us to ensure that University Lutheran Church and Student Center can be an outpost of the Gospel at the U of I campus for the next 70+ years.

Amount to be funded: $25,000
Project: Masonry/tuckpointing at University Lutheran Church, Champaign

Watch to learn about the DFM Project

(same video as above with captions)