REAL ESTATE | St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum to break ground on new church building| By Rev. Tim Henning

This milestone event will begin with a church service at 9:30 a.m. in the current sanctuary.

Following the service, attendees will proceed to the new church site for the Rite of Groundbreaking. The celebration will conclude with a meal in the school gymnasium, highlighting the congregation’s dedication and enthusiasm for this transformative project.

This new church represents years of prayerful planning and dedication to the mission of St. Lucas Lutheran Church.

The journey began in August 2008, when the Church Facilities Committee was formed to evaluate how existing facilities supported the congregation’s mission.

In April 2010, a comprehensive building-and-systems analysis was conducted and the parish hosted a visioning workshop to gather feedback.

By March 2011, the congregation approved designing a master plan for a new church attached to the school, with the first presentation of the plan made in January 2012.

A capital campaign titled “Strengthening Our Foundation in Christ” was conducted from 2013 to 2016. Planning efforts intensified in August 2021 with the formation of the Church Building Coordinating Task Force.

A second campaign, “Forward: Growing in Christ,” launched in March 2023, enabled the finalization of the church plans. On October 20, 2024, the congregation officially voted to proceed with construction, marking the culmination of this long-awaited vision.

The new church building addresses several key needs, including accessibility improvements, expanded gathering spaces, and enhanced worship capabilities. Unlike the current building, which requires navigating multiple stairs to reach the sanctuary and restrooms, the new design will be fully accessible, offering a welcoming, step-free entryway.

The sanctuary will seat 230 worshippers and is carefully designed to support the music and congregational singing central to Lutheran worship. The addition of gathering and hospitality spaces will foster fellowship before and after services, a feature absent in the current facility.

This effort has been made possible by a collaboration of skilled professionals.

The congregation invites the community to join this joyful celebration as they embark on this exciting chapter in their history. The new St. Lucas Lutheran Church promises to be a beacon of faith, community, and worship for generations to come.