Groundbreaking

In both senses of that word/phrase. The breaking of the ground on the new/old site as well as a breakthrough moment. We're building on the old site at 413 Wisconsin Avenue. It was a bit of a controversy. There was some who would like us to have gone out beyond the so-called "59 corridor" (the loop that surrounds the city of Waukesha and defines its suburbs). But we decided to stay -- to, as the prophet Jeremiah put it, "seek the welfare of the city..."


On a rainy Sunday morning, following our worship service at the Masonic Lodge, we gathered at the site of the old church. We stood on property which has been in the hands of this congregation for about 140 years. In the midst of a soft rain, we prayed, sang and listened to the Mayor and our alderman tell us how grateful they are that we have decided to rebuild in the downtown area of the city. Several of us spoke of the groundbreaking ceremony that took place in May of 1891 and how great a risk those good folks took in those days just before the turn of the century.


It was a great day. One year to go to that day when the keys are handed over to us. It's hard not to overstate our joy.