In 2021, LCR celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a Jubilee Celebration and capital campaign that allowed us successfully pay off our mortgage. Now, our members have chosen to devote the money that used to be set aside for mortgage payments to fund not only our own ministries, but also other faith-building or life-giving endeavors.
Our Hopes and Dreams Committee reviews project proposals and allocates funds. If members, community members, or nonprofit leaders have ideas for projects exceeding $2,500, we invite you to review our guidelines and submit an application.
Submit your proposal by September 15, 2026.
Eligibility
Any intersted group may apply, whether for internal uses at LCR or external nonprofits (local as well as regional/national). Members and non-members are welcome to apply.
Council has approved $20,000 to be awarded this Fall 2026.
Instructions
Project applicants must direct their requests to an LCR committee for review, recommendations, and submission to the Hopes and Dreams Committee.
Our standing committees are:
- Outreach
- Peace & Justice
- Property & Grounds
- Music & Worship
- Fellowship
- Stewardship
- Finance & Budget
- Children, Youth & Family
If you are unsure what committee should review your grant, please contact Karen Leupen in the church office, info@lcresurrection.org.
The minimum grant request is $2500, but if you have a smaller need, contact the church office to explore other grant opportunities within the church.
You may also find it helpful to review the project scoring sheet to see how your project will be evaluated.
How to Apply
New this year: Please use the online application form to submit your request.
Questions? Please email us at Hopes_and_Dreams@lcresurrection.org.
SEPTEMBER 15
Deadline for project applications to LCR committee or church office.
SEPTEMBER 15 - 30
LCR committees will review project proposals and make recommendations for the H&D Committee.
SEPTEMBER 30
Deadline for project applications from LCR committees to the Committee. Committe heads, please direct proposals to Julie Pahutski.
OCTOBER 11
By this date, the Committee will review applications and using the approved scoring rubric, will approve selected projects to submit to Council.
OCTOBER 18
Council will consider and vote to approve or disapprove each proposed project.
OCTOBER 31
Grants recipients will be notified of their award, and funds will be disbursed by this date.
Learn more about past Hopes & Dreams projects LCR has funded—including education access, disaster response, hunger relief and more.
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