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
The National Fund for Sacred Places: A Glimpse into Completed Projects in 2022
View of the scaffolding setup on the East Tower. The uppermost portion has been removed to reveal the completead top.Patranato San Xavier Across the country, congregations of every f [...]
National Program Will Award Over Two Million Dollars in Grants to 16 Historically Significant Congregations Across the U.S.
The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2022 grante [...]
His Light Shines in Our House
PART ONE OF TWO This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine This refrain was a familiar one in the church house where I grew up. Church [...]
The Halo Value of Rural Churches in North Carolina
In partnership with the Duke Endowment and UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, Partners conducted a study to better understand the economic impact of rural churches, specifically examining the impact of United Methodist Church (UMC) congregations in North Carolina’s small towns and rural areas.
Folk Art Projects in Nordic American Churches
Over 200 people from the communities surrounding Icelandic State Park and Cavalier, North Dakota gathered to celebrate the history of Hallson and to engage with four artists chosen to create new folk art pieces for the church
Contemporary Monastery
STUDENT WORK AWARD Julia Martinelli Wimberley, Texas This contemporary monastery focuses on the relationship of solitude to community, and publicity to privacy. The Camaldolese Benedi [...]
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.