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 Gift of Reborn Sacred Space
By Daniel Kelley, FAIA - The new Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, was formerly Temple Tifereth Israel, constructed in 1924. Photo: © Halki [...]
NEW SOUNDS AND NEW AUDIENCES: Playing and Preserving Brings Resources to Philadelphia’s Historic Churches and Pipe Organs
Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo-soprano, performs with the Play On Philly Orchestra at a community concert at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Philadelphia. Chrystal E. Williams, mez [...]
COVID-19 Impact Survey of Building Use and Community Programs, Summer 2020
Summary Findings Disruptions caused by the pandemic have almost completely reshaped what occurs in sacred places accross America. In late June, early July of 2020, only 18% of sacred [...]
Faith & Form Merger with Sacred Places
Volume One of Faith & Form magazine, 1967. A whole new world opened up… a world where people were doing interior design, historic preservation, and ecclesiastical design.” Bisho [...]
2020 Call for Entries: Faith & Form / Interfaith Design Awards Program for Religious Architecture & Art
For the first time, Partners for Sacred Places is co-sponsoring the Faith & Form / Interfaith Design Awards Program. Award Categories are: Religious Architecture New facilities Re [...]
Every Church Can Do Something: A Conversation with The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of IndianapolisPhoto: Lucas Carter Partners for Sacred Places has had a long, almost 30-year relationship with [...]
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.