Homecoming

Video

Click here to watch our video trailer and learn more about Homecoming:

Homecoming Trailer

Ways to Give

You can give online or by check (mail/in person).

  • Pledge Card

    Fill out a physical copy of a Pledge Card and drop in the blue box in the lobby or complete this digital Pledge Card.

  • Online

    Give online by going to CCB and selecting the 'Building Fund' designation.

  • In Person

    Drop a check in one of our black offering boxes located at the side and rear Sanctuary exits. Please make checks out to Portico Church and write 'Building Fund' in the memo line.

  • By Mail

    Mail a check to Portico Church, 981 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Please make checks out to Portico Church and write 'Building Fund' in the memo line.

  • Questions?

    If you have questions about making a gift, please email Caitlin Jones at [email protected].

Future Home Team

These Portico volunteers comprise our Future Home team, working with the architects, builder, engineers, and coordinating our capital campaign. Please direct questions, comments, or suggestions to one of these team members.

Timeline
Purchased 62 acres
01.
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, we closed on 1717 Polo Grounds Road in Albemarle County.
Selected Architect
02.
In September of 2023, we selected BRW Architects to create a master plan for the land and future facility.
Stakeholder Meetings
03.
In December, BRW met with over 30 Portico leaders to hear input, priorities, needs and wants, and goals for a future facility.
Congregational Meetings
04.
In early 2024, BRW held 3 congregational meetings to present possible options for the facility and the land.
Master Plan
05.
In April 2024, BRW finalized the Master Plan - with both near and long term development options for the 62 acres at Polo Grounds Road.
Schematic Design
06.
In October 2024, we moved forward with the Schematic Design phase in order to pursue pricing estimates.
Capital Campaign
07.
In January 2025, we are launching our public capital campaign with a goal of raising $6MM.

Prayer Requests

Please join us in praying for the following:

  • Guidance and Vision

    Pray for clear direction and wisdom for our team as we continue to plan and pursue this building project.

  • Provision of Resources

    Pray for financial resources to be provided through our generous family and extended family.

  • Unity

    Pray for continued unity amongst our Elder Team and Future Home Team as we overcome challenges and make key decisions.

  • Spiritual Growth

    Pray that the campaign strengthens the faith of everyone involved as we rely on God to provide what is needed and direct our path.

  • Generosity

    Pray for a spirit of generosity and that God's people would be moved to give sacrificially and joyfully.

  • Community Engagement

    Pray that we would continue to develop relationships with our neighbors and local government.

  • Project Partners

    Pray for the architects, builders, and engineers that are working on our project.

  • Clarity

    Pray that we would clearly and effectively communicate the vision and progress of Homecoming.