The Campaign for Great Hall
For more than one hundred years, Great Hall has been at the heart of our campus.
A gathering space for our congregation and the greater Pasadena community, Great Hall has hosted worship services, events, a roller rink and continues today as the home of our Summer Musical program.
Today, Great Hall needs substantial repairs so that it is once again an inviting and welcoming gathering place for arts, music, and theatre performances, and for congregational and community gatherings.
In January, our congregation approved renovating Great Hall. After careful planning, we are ready to begin “Setting the Stage” to renew Great Hall, supported by a capital campaign to fund the renovations, and detailed renovation plans to implement the repairs.
We invite you to explore this page as a special preview of the Great Hall project.
We Can Achieve This Goal Together
With your help, our goal is to raise $2,000,000 with a grand opening projected for late spring 2028.
We invite you to partner with us in "Setting the Stage" for the future of Great Hall and First United Methodist Church.
For Creativity
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For Gathering
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For Renewal
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For Future Generations
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For Creativity ✧ For Gathering ✧ For Renewal ✧ For Future Generations ✧
Project Scope
Our church is excited to announce the renovation of Great Hall.
We look forward to restoring this beautiful building, creating a gathering place for our community, offering opportunities for ministry, creativity and connection for generations to come.
To make Great Hall a more welcoming and comfortable place to gather, renovations will include:
Lighting
Upgrading electrical, lighting and sound systems
Climate Control
Replacing the climate control system, including air-conditioning and heating for year-round usage
Safety
Improving access and safety of stage areas.
Windows
Refurbishing windows and upgrading window treatments to allow for various lighting needs
Repairs
Patching, repairing, painting and restoring walls, hardwood floors and doors
Design
Designing a fresh and inviting multi-use space for our church and community
