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brick oven ministry vision

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Breaking Bread.
Building Community.

GOAL:
outdoor brick oven
with multi-use pavilion

benefits

Congregational Engagement

Community Engagement

New Visitors to Trinity

Youth & Family Retention

Volunteer Opportunities

fundraising opportunities

Community Partners

Trinity Ministries

vision history

  • Exploring since Jan 2025: Trinity’s Outreach Team has been developing the brick oven idea as a ministry asset.

 

  • Researched and tested: A small team met regularly, learned from experts, and visited churches with outdoor brick ovens.

 

  • Early approval + momentum: Church council approved continued exploration; the idea was shared at SHIFT in Sept.

 

  • Purpose-driven outreach: The oven would support community connection, service, and hospitality—“breaking bread together.”

 

  • Growing support: Members are already interested in helping with brick oven ministry, construction, use, and financing of of the oven.

5 year plan–

Trinity First

SN Oven Build Prop Display pieces (3)

2026

Summer – congregational input
Sept/Oct – council approval
Oct-Dec – fundraise

2027

Jan-March – plans/materials sourced
April-June – build/train
July-Dec – 3x usage

congregational input through planned events

  • See the oven in action.
  • Get a chance to taste, learn and connect.
  • Collect feedback via surveys.
  • Present findings and final budget to Council on September 10, 2026.
SN Oven Build Prop Display pieces (4)

final thoughts

LOW COST

Less than $30,000 which includes masonry, wood-fired brick oven + 10 x 20 ft covered pavilion

CONFIDENCE IN BUILD

Working with professionals experienced in brick oven builds, and usage

DONOR ASSISTANCE

Trinity Member has agreed (anonymously) to cover 50% of total cost of project, including pavilion

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

We want your feedback, ideas, and questions–
take a moment to fill out the survey and let’s talk.

complete survey online
download, print, return to trinity

If you have questions,
please contact Jill Cornell, 952.473.8577 ext 134.