HVAC Replacement Project | St. John Lutheran Church & School

Compassionate Action: Breathing New Life Into Our Classrooms

Help St. John Lutheran Church and School provide fresh air, modern comfort, and a healthier learning environment for our students.

At St. John, our mission calls us to cultivate community through compassionate action. Starting in June 2026, we are putting that mission into practice by launching a vital facility improvement project: transitioning our school from an obsolete, centralized boiler system to a modern, classroom-specific rooftop HVAC system.

This upgrade is a direct investment in the health, focus, and daily comfort of our children and staff. The new system will deliver:

Individualized Comfort: Each classroom and learning space will feature its own dedicated heating and cooling unit for precise temperature control.
Healthy Air Quality: Advanced ventilation will constantly supply fresh air to maintain optimal CO2 levels, keeping our building in strict compliance with state health regulations.
Total Campus Coverage: Brand-new rooftop units will also properly condition the gym, kitchen, and far east classrooms.
No More Overheating: We are eliminating the unpredictable temperature swings and stuffiness associated with our legacy system, ensuring a stable environment where students can thrive.

Total Project Cost: $822,840

The History

St. John’s school building was originally dedicated in 1962, with an expansion added in 1999 to welcome a growing student body. While our community has flourished, our heating infrastructure has stayed frozen in time:

The 1962 Legacy: Our current system still relied on the original natural gas boiler and radiator network.

The Patchwork Fix: Decades ago, a generous parent funded individual window air conditioners to give our north and south classrooms temporary relief.

The Urgent Need: Today, this aging system relied on outdated technology. It was highly inefficient, drove up energy costs, and completely lacked the fresh-air ventilation required by modern state regulations.

The Plan

Faithful Stewardship: Funding the Future

Total Project Budget: $822,840

Through careful planning and stewardship, St. John has already secured the financing loan required to begin this critical work immediately, so our students don't have to wait. However, just as the Apostle John modeled a life of active love, our long-term goal is to responsibly manage our resources by reducing the principal debt carried by the congregation to minimize future interest expenses.

Every dollar designated to the HVAC Project Fund will be used exclusively to drive down the principal balance of this project. Every contribution directly lowers future interest costs and strengthens the ministry and financial foundation of our church and school.

How You Can Participate Today

Just as previous generations sacrificed and invested in the facilities that shield and serve us today, we now have the opportunity to preserve and improve God's house for future generations of students, families, and worshipers.

Through Prayer: Join us in praying for the safety of the installation teams and the long-term impact of this investment.

Through Financial Support: Actively contribute to the Preserving God's House fund to help us hit our debt-reduction milestones.

Through Community: Share this project with school alumni, grandparents, and friends of St. John.

Together, through faithful stewardship and compassionate action, we can provide a safe, comfortable, and sustainable learning environment for our children.