Renewal Project

Our Church, Our Legacy, Our Future

St. Christopher: a living legacy that renews, restores, and revives

This journey has already begun, sustained by the faith and commitment of our community.

I want to help See present and future

Architectural visualization of the renewed main entrance — Architectural visualization

Parish community gathered in front of the current St. Christopher church — Current condition

Parish community taking part in a liturgical celebration with palms — Living community

Goal currently being defined The journey has begun

A spiritual home across two moments

Caring for who we are while preparing for what comes next

The photographs document the church that gathers our community today. The architectural visualizations present the proposed direction for its renewal.

Parishioners gathered in prayer inside the current church

Current condition

The church we inhabit today

A living space of worship, memory, and fellowship that continues to welcome the parish mission.

Architectural visualization

A vision to continue serving

The renderings offer a view of a proposal for renewed spaces serving liturgical and community life.

Preserve

We care for a spiritual heritage built by generations of faith.

Renew

We strengthen the spaces that sustain worship and community life.

Look ahead

We prepare our parish to continue serving with hope.

Present

The Church Today

An honest and grateful look at the spaces where the community gathers, prays, and preserves its memory.

Current condition of the altar at St. Christopher Episcopal Parish — Current conditionThe liturgical heart

Current condition of the generational memorial inside the church — Current conditionMemory across generations

Future

Gallery of renewed spaces

Architectural visualizations provided for the project. They represent a proposal, not photographs of completed work.

Architectural visualization of the renewed church from Calle 10 — Architectural visualizationView from Calle 10

Aerial architectural visualization of the renewed parish complex — Architectural visualizationAerial view of the complex

Architectural visualization of the renewed altar — Architectural visualizationAltar and sanctuary

Confirmed scope

A renewal serving the mission

The project brings together essential improvements for a more accessible, functional, welcoming, and sustainable parish.

Expansion and modernization of the church
Relocation of parish offices
Memorial garden with columbaria
Expansion and improvements to the parish hall
Improved accessibility
New gathering spaces
Long-term sustainability

Living community

We renew for a living community

The project looks toward spaces that continue welcoming prayer, worship, formation, and fellowship across generations.

Children, youth, and adults gathered for a parish activity — Fellowship across generations

Institutional trust

An organized, supported, and transparent project

The Renewal Project reflects years of discernment, planning, and community participation. It is supported by technical guidance, a defined work path, responsible committees, and institutional follow-up across its key areas.

Parish vision
Planning and work path
Community participation
Technical guidance

Project path

Fifteen steps to move forward responsibly

The sequence remains current. Dates will be communicated only after institutional approval.

01
Previous progressTechnical and professional guidance
02
Previous progressParticipation of the Vestry, advisers, and parish
03
Previous progressGathering requirements
04
Previous progressApproved 3D design and plan development
05
Previous progressMarket study
06
Previous progressCost engineering
07
Previous progressBanking arrangements / line of credit
08
Previous progressLaunch of working committees
09
Current stepPlan approval
10
NextContract development
11
NextContractor selection
12
NextInsurance and bonds
13
NextConstruction permit
14
NextPreliminary activities
15
NextStart of construction

Identified leadership

Nine working committees

Each committee supports a specific project area with identified leadership.

Project Coordinating Committee

General coordination, key decisions, formalities, and overall follow-up.

Leader: Peter Wright

Finance Committee

Financial sustainability, donation controls, and financial follow-up.

Leader: Roberto Murdock

Marketing and Promotion Committee

Communication, visibility, and local and international fundraising.

Leader: José V. Cedeño

Architecture and Finishes Committee

Quality, function, aesthetics, stained glass, lighting, and finishes.

Leader: Debra Headley

Technical Committee

Communication, internet, data, and broadcast specifications.

Leader: Miguel Toriz

Parish Life and Spirituality Committee

Pastoral support, prayer, and continuity of parish life.

Leader: Xenia Michel

Columbarium Committee

Regulatory, administrative, and financial framework for the columbarium.

Leader: Carmen McSween

Events and Fundraising Committee

Plans and coordinates activities and fundraising initiatives to support the life and projects of the parish.

Leader: Prof. Patricia Lewis

Operational Transition Committee

Processes, roles, and operational preparation for the new stage.

Leader: Giselle Fagette

Transparency and progress

Our parish goal

The Renewal Project is already underway. While the official financial goal is being defined, the parish continues organizing this effort and inviting the whole community to walk together.

Goal currently being defined The journey has begun

The official figure will be published once it has been defined. Until then, we will not display amounts or percentages that could be misleading.

Current stage: definition and approval of the parish goal.

How you can help

Every contribution helps sustain this legacy

You can help through a one-time gift, a recurring pledge, or by offering your talent and time to the project.

Available nowOne-time gifts and recurring pledges

Use the official channels for a one-time gift or request the parish’s physical form for weekly, monthly, or annual pledges.

Coming soonDigital forms

The online pledge form and digital volunteer registration will be added in a future phase.

01 Available now

One-time gift

Available through local or international bank transfer and Yappy, with no suggested amount.

02 Available now

Recurring pledge

The parish provides a Special Pledge Form – Renovation Project for weekly, monthly or annual contributions. Special envelopes are also available for one-time gifts or pledges. Forms and envelopes may be requested at the parish entrance.

03 Available now

Talent and time

Contact the parish if you wish to offer volunteer service or professional skills to the project.

Official contribution channel

Bank transfer

Account holder: Iglesia Episcopal San Cristóbal
Bank: Banco General, S.A. — Panamá
Account type: Checking account
SWIFT: BAGEPAPA
Account number: 03-38-01-012758-0

Official contribution channel

Yappy

Available through the Yappy directory under:

Fundaciones y Organizaciones

After making the contribution, you may send the corresponding information to:

stchepis@gmail.com

Let us know about your contribution

After making your contribution, you may write to the parish to help us identify and follow up on it.

Notify my contribution stchepis@gmail.com

Community abroad

International Transfers

Banking options published by the campaign for relatives, benefactors, and community members abroad.

Option 1

Citibank N.A. — New York

SWIFT: CITIUS33
ABA: 021000089

Option 2

JPMorgan Chase N.A. — New York

SWIFT: CHASUS33
ABA: 021000021

Option 3

Wells Fargo N.A. — New York

SWIFT: PNBPUS3NNYC

Final beneficiary Iglesia Episcopal San Cristóbal

Help us share the project

The parish has Renovation Project fundraising letters for those who wish to share our campaign with family, friends or others interested in supporting the project. Letters are available in both digital and printed formats and may be requested from members of the Events and Fundraising Committee.

Your talent and time also help build

Contact the parish office if you wish to offer volunteer service or professional skills. Digital registration will be added in a future phase.

Request information

Commitment to transparency

Clear information as we move forward

This page will reflect the goal, recorded contributions, and update date once that official information is available.

Our heartfelt thanks

Thank you for being part of our history and our future

Your prayers, time, and generosity help St. Christopher’s legacy endure.

I want to help