Pilgrim Chapel Funding

The 2009 operating budget for Pilgrim Center, Inc., the governing body that oversees the Pilgrim Chapel facility, is $97,000. This amount includes both chapel-related expenses as well as the cost of operating the Uplifting Westport youth programs (Hyde Park Children’s Film Festival, Midtown Easter Frolic and Egg Hunt, etc.). Approximately 65% of Pilgrim Center’s income is generated by activities held at the chapel. The balance comes through the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations supportive of Pilgrim Chapel’s public ministry. Pilgrim Center, Inc. is a 501 c 3 tax exempt organization.

Chapel fixtures are available for designation in honor of loved ones. All contributions
are placed in the Memorial Endowment Fund with the interest used to fund additional chapel
improvements. Below is a sample of items available for memorial designation.

For additional information on chapel finances and charitable gifts, contact Roger Coleman at
(816) 753-6719 or by e-mail at rcoleman@clergyservices.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

As a public facility, Pilgrim Chapel is dependent upon
the time and talents of others.

Assisting Luella Shurn
with grounds maintenance is James Lee.

Current volunteer needs include persons or organizations who can help with
the following activities:

Landscaping

Concrete work and tuck pointing

Cleaning of brass fixtures

Painting

Jo Brisbane and Della Millin unpack the new
chapel bell to replace the bell stolen from Pilgrim
Chapel in 1975. Jo and Della co-chaired the effort
to purchase a new bell.

For additional information on volunteering, contact Roger Coleman at
816. 753.6719 or by e-mail at rcoleman@clergyservices.com