Pilgrim United Church of Christ

The ground-up construction of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Grafton was defined by a unique, collaborative approach. This project allowed congregation members to self-perform specific tasks—including painting and landscaping—to foster community ownership and manage costs.

Jos. Schmitt Construction provided the expert leadership and “open book” transparency necessary to coordinate volunteer efforts alongside professional crews from excavation to the final punch list. The result is a magnificent, efficient sanctuary built through a true partnership, highlighting our firm’s flexibility and commitment to satisfying specific client visions through responsive, high-level project management.

“I write with great joy and appreciation for Joseph Schmitt & Sons. Our new church facility is indeed all we ever dreamed it could be! From the beginning days of excavation to the final ‘punch list’ hours, you and your crews worked diligently, cheerfully, and cooperatively, ultimately providing us a magnificent and efficient building…. Were we to do it all again, we would choose Joseph Schmitt & Sons in a heartbeat.” – Rev. Franz S. Rigert, Pilgrim United Church of Christ