A place for our church family, sister congregations, and friends to help furnish what God has already opened the door to.
After a long season of closed doors, God provided a home for 1927 Church in a way none of us could have engineered. We're not able to share every detail publicly yet, but we can tell you this: the door opened at the very top, not the bottom.
A traditional barn raising is a community gathering around one family to build what a farm needs for the harvest. This is ours. The Upper Midwest Conference and friends of the church-planting movement are gathering around 1927 to pray, give, build, and send as we prepare for September 27.
This is a “baby shower” for a new church. Below is our registry: real, specific needs, organized so you can choose what fits your heart and your means.
Prefer to Give by Check?
Checks can be mailed to our church treasurer. Please label the envelope:
1927 Church, Attn: David Philmon
335 SE Cardinal Lane
Waukee, Iowa 50263
How We Track & Acknowledge Your Gift
Every gift given through this registry is logged against the specific need it was given toward, so we — and our board — can always show exactly where each dollar went.
- You tell us what it's for. Our giving page includes a memo field — just note the item's name there when you give. That note is what lets us designate your gift correctly.
- We log it by item. Our treasurer records every designated gift — online or by check — against the registry item it was given for, alongside our general giving records.
- Our board reviews it monthly. A summary of designated giving and registry progress is part of our regular monthly financial reporting to the 1927 board.
- You receive an accurate statement. Your annual giving statement reflects the full amount you've given to 1927 Church, and our internal records show which gifts were designated to registry needs.
Questions about a gift you've made, or a receipt you need? Email us anytime at hello@1927church.org.
Priority One · Raise the Frame
Sponsor a Week of Rent
Every week we gather at the Franklin Events Center costs $500. Claim one board below — or several — and help us raise the frame before September 27.
Our rent includes all expenses — heat, air conditioning, snow removal, and more — plus unlimited access to portions of the building during the week.
0 of 10 weeks raised so far — $5,000 left to go.
Worship
Gathering people around the presence of God
Pulpit / Podium
When you give, note “Pulpit / Podium” in the memo field on the giving page.
Altar TableUsed for communion
When you give, note “Altar Table” in the memo field on the giving page.
White Table SkirtFor the altar table above
When you give, note “White Table Skirt” in the memo field on the giving page.
Wireless Mic System2-channel UHF, handheld
When you give, note “Wireless Mic System” in the memo field on the giving page.
Stage MonitorsPair, powered
When you give, note “Stage Monitors” in the memo field on the giving page.
Instrument Mics & DI Boxes
When you give, note “Instrument Mics & DI Boxes” in the memo field on the giving page.
Video Wireless Mic System2 mics, for recordings
When you give, note “Video Wireless Mic System” in the memo field on the giving page.
Livestream Camera + Tripod
When you give, note “Livestream Camera + Tripod” in the memo field on the giving page.
Communion Bread & JuiceServed every other week, monthly gift
When you give, note “Communion Bread & Juice” in the memo field on the giving page.
Gluten-Free Communion BreadEvery-other-week option, monthly gift
When you give, note “Gluten-Free Communion Bread” in the memo field on the giving page.
Projector & Display Cabling
When you give, note “Projector & Display Cabling” in the memo field on the giving page.
Cable Snake & Stage Cabling
When you give, note “Cable Snake & Stage Cabling” in the memo field on the giving page.
Hospitality & Welcome
Helping every person feel expected and known
Coffee & Beverage Station
When you give, note “Coffee & Beverage Station” in the memo field on the giving page.
Coffee, Tea & CupsMonthly supply
When you give, note “Coffee, Tea & Cups” in the memo field on the giving page.
Welcome Table & Signage Stands
When you give, note “Welcome Table & Signage Stands” in the memo field on the giving page.
Name Tag & Connect Card Supplies
When you give, note “Name Tag & Connect Card Supplies” in the memo field on the giving page.
Kids' Worship Space Furnishings
When you give, note “Kids' Worship Space Furnishings” in the memo field on the giving page.
First-Time Guest Gift BagsPer unit
When you give, note “First-Time Guest Gift Bags” in the memo field on the giving page.
Space & Setup
Turning a large, unique building into a home
Building SignageDirectional & entrance
When you give, note “Building Signage” in the memo field on the giving page.
Safety & First Response
Caring for the room, not just the service
First Aid KitOSHA/ANSI Class A
When you give, note “First Aid Kit” in the memo field on the giving page.
AEDWith cabinet & responder kit
When you give, note “AED” in the memo field on the giving page.
PPE SuppliesGloves, masks, hand sanitizer
When you give, note “PPE Supplies” in the memo field on the giving page.
Community Outreach & Invitation
Letting the neighborhood know we're here
Door Hangers1,000, full color
When you give, note “Door Hangers” in the memo field on the giving page.
Yard Signs25, with stakes
When you give, note “Yard Signs” in the memo field on the giving page.
Invite Cards1,000, postcard
When you give, note “Invite Cards” in the memo field on the giving page.
Discipleship & Print
Resources that help people grow, not just gather
Bibles for GuestsPer unit
When you give, note “Bibles for Guests” in the memo field on the giving page.
Printed Liturgy GuidesRun of 100
When you give, note “Printed Liturgy Guides” in the memo field on the giving page.
General Fund
Wherever it's needed most
Questions Donors Ask
Giving FAQ
A few common questions about giving to the registry — email hello@1927church.org if yours isn't answered here.
How do I know my gift went where I intended?
After you give, the “Email us” link on each item sends us a note naming exactly what your gift was for. Our treasurer logs it against that item, and it's reflected in the monthly report we give our board.
What if an item is already fully funded when I give?
We update this page as items are claimed. If you give toward something that's already funded — or if we're unable to fill a need as described — your gift is redirected to the next-highest registry priority or to the General Fund, at the church's discretion.
Will I get a giving statement for tax purposes?
Yes. 1927 Church issues an annual giving statement reflecting your total gifts for the year, whether given online, by check, or through the registry.
Is my gift secure?
Online gifts are processed securely through Zeffy; we never see or store your card or bank information. Check gifts go directly to our treasurer, David Philmon.
Who do I contact with questions about a gift I've already made?
Email hello@1927church.org anytime — that inbox is monitored by our team and is the fastest way to reach us about a gift, a receipt, or anything else on this page.
