Poised to “Empower the Parish”

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2015

New Canaan, Connecticut – Celebrating 250 years of witness in New Canaan, CT., historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church announced raising over $5 million in pledges with more than $2.5 million already received towards its “Empower the Parish” Capital Campaign successfully moving the parish into its next 250 years of ministry. “This Capital Campaign will definitely make a categorical change in the life of St. Mark’s,” commented Skip Schlafer, Senior Consultant for James D. Klote & Associates. The Rev. Peter F. Walsh, St. Mark’s Rector, envisioned a Center for Ministry building addition to the church, which the parish wholeheartedly embraced. Tom Berardino, Advance Gifts Chairperson, remarked, “Through your firms efforts and strong guidance, the “Empower the Parish” Capital Campaign will be our most successful campaign ever!”

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