Partners for Sacred Places
Partnering with Congregations and
Communities for 35 Years
Communities for 35 Years
Partners for Sacred Places brings people together to find creative ways to maintain and make the most of America’s older and historic houses of worship.
We know that sacred places have enormous value as homes for religious life, as community centers that provide services for children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations, and as meeting places, performance venues, and sources of beauty and inspiration that benefit people of all faiths.
A leader in the nonprofit field for over 30 years, Partners provides research, training, grants — such as the National Fund for Sacred Places and Arts in Sacred Places — , and one-on-one coaching and support to give congregations and civic leaders the tools they need to keep sacred places at the heart of their communities.
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EVENTS & RECENT POSTS
Activating Hidden Assets: A National Conversation on Sacred Places
On Friday, April 5, 2024, leaders from eight different sectors – from religion and philanthropy to academia and architecture to government and nonprofits – gathered in one place to le [...]
2023 Annual Report Now Available
A Message from our Leadership Robin Whitehurst, FAIA Board Chair Bob Jaeger, President 2023 was a momentous year for Partners. We celebrated our 35th anniversary at a time when o [...]
$4 Million Awarded to 24 Historic Faith Communities
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 21, 2024 — The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, i [...]
New in 2024: Nordic Church Project Website
A Q&A with Emily Sajdak, Senior Project Manager at Partners for Sacred Places By Ann Kendall Launched in 2024 as a culmination of Partners’ Preserving Nordic American Churches ini [...]
Sealing the Envelope: Securing St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church from the Elements
By Ann Kendall In June 2024, Pastor Marc Burwell spoke with Partners for Sacred Places about the impact of receiving a 2019 matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places, a [...]
Highlights from the National Fund for Sacred Places
By Lily Hamilton, Associate Director of National Fund for Sacred Places The National Fund for Sacred Places is a program of Partners for Sacred Places, in collaboration with the Natio [...]
Preserving Church and Community in Reading, Pennsylvania
By Emily Smedley, Environment and Energy Program Officer at Berks County Community Foundation, and Heidi Williamson, Principal at FlyAway Ink Creative Berks County, Pennsylvania, cont [...]
Partners for Sacred Places’ training was incredible. It was really the most impactful fundraising training I’ve had since ordination in 2004… I think that’s why we have been so successful.
The timing of [the site] visit was perfect. Really, Partners for Sacred Places helped us figure out the right questions to ask… Definitely that was a turning point for all of us.
The value of working with you is not primarily the money. Sure, it is important; but, the more important value is your insights and your imprimatur that our project is valuable.
Partners has taught me so much and I am ever grateful for your support.
The primary benefits were spiritual and communal… We saw a marked increase in our regular giving and our monthly giving. It also gave us an opportunity to talk about why the church matters.