First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio
Capital Campaign
Say “Yes” to the Future
Our Capital Campaign kicked off in Fall of 2022. The original goals of our Capital Campaign included improving safety on campus, upgrading our digital technology, replacing our failing air conditioners, and refreshing our Sanctuary. We completed most of these smaller projects in 2024. Our biggest goal, the renovation of our Fellowship Hall, began in March 2025 and is currently in progress (see details below). Projected completion date is August 29, 2025! A re-dedication of the Fellowship Hall is being planned for September 2025 (details pending).
If you have already made a commitment to the Capital Campaign, thank you!
The goal for completing payments for these commitments is December 2025. If you have not previously had an opportunity to make a Capital Campaign commitment, we encourage you to complete a Capital Campaign Commitment form today!
To make a Capital Campaign payment, go to our Capital Campaign Giving page.
Everyone who contributes to the Capital Campaign by December 2025 will be honored on a donor recognition tree. Wishes to remain anonymous will be respected.
Capital Campaign Finances Update
Fellowship Hall Renovation
In November 2024, the congregation approved proceeding with the proposed renovation to make the Fellowship Hall more welcoming, accessible, safe, and energy efficient. The renovation includes:
- Replacement of all exterior side and any damaged wood studs throughout building
- Addition of store-front windows with new structural framing on northeast corner of building (lounge area)
- New siding, waterproofing, sheathing, and insulation; rock walls remain unchanged
- Replacement of “skinny” windows on west side of meeting room
- New emergency exit doors (in meeting space) and new fire alarm system and smoke detection for whole building required by fire marshall/current codes
- New sidewalk from parking lot to courtyard centered between Fellowship Hall and office with new accessible entrance and canopy
- Renovation of larger restroom to meet accessibility standards (smaller restroom will remain the same)
- New porcelain tile in meeting space, kitchen, lounge, and restrooms
- Enlargement of kitchen/lounge by removing foyer with following: new HVAC split system, ducts, and vents; new electrical system and panel with proper grounding, new lighting, more electrical outlets; rough-in for future access control system; new plumbing and water heater; new energy-efficient appliances; water softener system to extend life of appliances
A contract was signed with Keller-Martin, Inc. to serve as the General Contractor for the project. Derrick Architects (in consultation with their engineers) is providing Construction Administration. Pre-construction work (e.g., installation of security fencing) and demolition began in March 2025. Installation of new siding and interior framing began in May.
For details about the Fellowship Hall renovation, including floor plans and wall elevations, click the link below.
Completed Capital Campaign Projects
March 2024
We completed our fourth Captial Campaign project, installation of a perimeter fence around the campus to improve safety, regrading and new grass on our playground.
January 2024
We completed our third Capital Campaign project, new Wi-Fi installation throughout all buildings and outdoor spaces on campus.
November 2023
We completed our second Capital Campaign project, a resurfacing and restriping of our parking lot.
April 2023
We completed our first Capital Campaign project, a freshening up of our Sanctuary foyer. The refresh included new signage, an additional welcome table, nametag racks, and a bench. The furniture was custom designed by Derrick Architects of maple wood to match the wood used in the Sanctuary.
