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Architectural Advisory Committee

How LCEF's Architectural Advisory Committee Can Help You

LCEF’s Architectural Advisory Committee is a team of professional Lutheran architects and liturgical artists who advise on architectural design, planning, construction and preservation of facilities for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod ministries.

The committee exists to
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  • Encourage excellence in church architecture and ecclesiastical art.
  • Stimulate greater understanding of good church architecture and of sound planning for building projects.
  • Encourage architects and artists to strive for a higher level of excellence in planning church buildings.
  • Stimulate sound economic approaches to the planning of worship and educational facilities.
  • Promote responsible business principles and Christian stewardship throughout building project.

An architectural advisor will meet with a congregation on a one-time basis for expenses only. Any further arrangements are between the congregation and the architect as an individual contractor. For information about LCEF architectural services, contact your District Vice President or fill out our contact us form or call 1-800-843-5233 between 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., CT, Monday through Friday.

A detailed booklet, “Architectural Handbook” is available.
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Calling All Entries! Awarding Achievement in Religious Art and Architecture

Every three years, the Architectural Advisory Committee of LCEF sponsors an award program to recognize outstanding artistic and architectural achievement in LCMS religious art as well as architecture. This year marks the fourth award program, which is open to all artists, architects, churches, designers, landscape artists, or collaborative design teams.

Categories

Art and Architecture awards will be given in the following categories:

  • LCMS Church Facilities
    • less than $1.5 million in construction costs
    • more than $1.5 million in construction costs
    • Laborers For Christ Award
  • LCMS Ecclesiastical Art
  • LCMS Art as Community Builder
 

All projects, regardless of size, will be reviewed based on the design team’s ability to demonstrate design excellence in church facilities and/or ecclesiastical art.

How to Enter . . .

Eligibility

Any previously unsubmitted LCMS work of ecclesiastical art or architecture completed since Jan. 1, 2005, is eligible for the award program. This includes new construction, additions, or restoration projects.

Deadlines

  • Application Form and Fees
    Must be postmarked no later than Aug. 15, 2008 (for each entry).
  • Final/Completed Entries
    Must be postmarked no later than Sept. 15, 2008 (for each entry).
  • Award Presentations
    Awards will be presented during the LCEF Fall Leadership Conference in November, 2008.
 

Review entry requirements and access an application.

Questions

Contact Jane Absheer at LCEF: 1-800-854-4004, ext. 6423.
Architectural Advisory Committee Forms
Architectural Advisory Committee Brochures

Fourth Triennial LCEF AAC Award Application

Additional Forms

Architectural Advisory Committee Brochure

Architectural Handbook

Fourth Triennial Art and Architecture Award Program Brochure

Real Estate Guidelines

Additional Brochures
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Have a question?
Fill out our Contact Us Form, or call the Lutheran Church Extension Fund at 1-800-843-5233, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., CT, Monday through Friday.
Page last updated April 9, 2008