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Progress Updates
Subject to God’s will and timing, below represents the progress for completing the property purchase with estimated dates.

Letter of Intent (March 2025):
Complete
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Sent letter of Intent to purchase new property for the Church.

Contract Signed (May 2025):
Complete
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Completed paperwork and signed contract to purchase new property for the Church.

Fundraising and Financing:
Continuous
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Fundraising and financing for new property and renovations including Church items (Iconostasis, Altar, flooring etc). Click here for ways to donate.

Due Diligence Period (May 2025-July 2025):
In Progress
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Ensuring property is up to code and ready to be used.

Official Closing (August 2025):
Not Started
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Officially closing on the property and making it home to David the Prophet and St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church!
ESTIMATED CHURCH OPENING - DECEMBER 2025
Church Property Pictures
Church Property Outline

558 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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How can I help?Please continue to keep the Church and project in your prayers. You can support the purchase of the new property by donating through: Zelle: 201-903-6913 Zelle DOES NOT charge any fees, so it is the best option when donating ACH Bank Transfer | Wire Transfer: Routing #: 031207607 Account #: 8066398433 Credit Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay: Click Here PayPal (PayPal Charges Processing Fees!): Click Here Check Make check payable to DAVID THE PROPHET AND ST KARAS. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 570 Franklin Lakes NJ, 07417
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How big is the property?The property has a lot of space! It has a large Church, Sunday School rooms, over 70 parking spots, a side house, and a large dinning hall and kitchen. There is a lot of room for the kids to play outside and room to expand in the future!
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Where is the new property?The new property is located in Franklin Lakes: 558 High Mountain Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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Can I visit the new church property?Yes! You can visit the new church property! There will be no access to inside the church, but you are free to see outside! Property Address: 558 High Mountain Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 We will also have a day where will we go as a congregation to see the new Church and property. The date will be announced soon!
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Are we building a new church?Since we were able to find a property with a large existing Church building, we will use the building as our Church, and make renovations as necessary.
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What does the new Church look like?You can see pictures of the new property by clicking here!
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When will we be able to pray in the new Church?God willing, we will be able to pray in the new Church in December 2025 (estimated). Updates will be announced and posted on the Church website.
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