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
A Church Restoration as Intercultural and Interreligious Solidarity
by Vanessa Avery Executive Director, Sharing Sacred Spaces, Inc. On the evening of November 13, 2018, a group of about 60 interfaith program participants gathered together at an 1874- [...]
An Interview with the Most Reverend Dennis J. Madden
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, The Archdiocese of Baltimore Gianfranco Grande: Bishop, can you tell us about your interest in the physical presence and architecture of parish building [...]
Bricks & Mortals Panel Discussion: Sharing your Space NOW and Post COVID-19
Bricks and Mortals Quarterly Event / New York State Council of Churches "Who is My Neighbor" Series Date: November 2, 2020. Topics Health and Safety Experts Examples of Congregations [...]
The Sound of a Bell and the Whisper of History
The history of First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Va. took me by surprise. As often happens in our lives, you get up in the morning, unaware that a call on that particular day, at [...]
New Dollars/New Partners: Helping Congregations Maximize their Buildings for 17 Years
In 2003, Partners for Sacred Places piloted the New Dollars/New Partners training program to teach congregations the skills to restore and steward their historic buildings. The curric [...]
National Program Provides Significant Financial Support to 16 Sacred Spaces to Help Strengthen Local Communities, Protect Civic Assets, Increase Outreach Initiatives, and Support Congregations
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, October 20, 2020— Today, The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program managed by Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for [...]
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.