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.
Want to work with us? Request information from Partners for Sacred Places.
EVENTS & RECENT POSTS
Transitioning Older and Historic Sacred Places
It’s becoming increasingly apparent to civic leaders across America – including leaders in government, philanthropy, religion and the arts – that many churches and synagogues are shri [...]
Music in Your Neighborhood
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Dominican Convent in Nisida Islet
STUDENT WORK Award Dominican Convent in Nisida Islet Naples, Italy Designer José C. Díaz Linares Canary Islands, Spain According to the designer, the Dominican Convent project address [...]
The Sliding Chapel
STUDENT WORK Honor Award The Sliding Chapel Byblos, Lebanon Design and Fabrication Kieran Donnellan + MEDS Dublin, Ireland The Sliding Chapel is in the ancient citadel ruins complex i [...]
Ullem Chapel
SACRED LANDSCAPE Award Ullem Chapel Moravia, Iowa Architect ASK Studio Moravia, Iowa Ullem Chapel offers a framed view of a "century tree" –a ranch marker used for wayfinding througho [...]
Tri-Faith Commons
SACRED LANDSCAPE Award Tri-Faith Commons Omaha, Nebraska Design Lead, Landscape Architecture TEN x TEN Minneapolis, Minnesota Project Lead, Bridge Development HGA Minneapolis, Minneso [...]
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.