Restore the Roof

Central Presbyterian Church

Restore the Roof

Restoring this Historic Landmark

Central Presbyterian Church stands at the heart of our city.

Donate to Restore the Roof

For more that 140 years, families in Cambridge have worshiped and celebrated in this historic building.
In response to a thorough engineering investigation, in the spring of 2022, we completed phase #1 of these repairs.

Phase #1

Replace and upgrade the roofing system.
$2.5 Million
  • Replace the old slate shingles on the roof
  • Replace the slate shingles on the spire
  • Replace copper panels and flashings on the spire
  • Upgrade lightning protection, trim, eaves and chimney
  • Repoint critical exterior masonry
  • Replace fire alarm system
  • Upgrade plumbing
  • Replace existing side entrance walkway and upgrade accessibility
  • Improve landscaping 

We invite you to invest in our heritage, our present and our future.

The Cost?

$2.5 million over a 5-year period.
Every donation helps.

DONATE

”With God, All THINGS are possible!”

(Matthew 19:26)

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News

Door closure

Door Closure

Oct 19, 2021

For safety reasons, Roof Tile Management, our roofing contractor needs to close the entry door in the bell tower for approximately one month. On Sunday mornings, you will be able to access the church through the door by the river or the door into the sanctuary off...

Raising the roof

Raising the Roof

Sep 13, 2021

Roof Tile Management, the company that is replacing our roof, has released some really cool drone footage of their work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXp59h0-W3g