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
Community Event: Pre-Concert History Talk
Experience the rich history of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, venue for the March 16 afternoon Organ Festival Concert, at this pre-concert talk. Learn about the important role St. Luke' [...]
Community Event: Experience Selections from the Marian Anderson Collection
Thanks to the generous contribution of the Marian Anderson Historical Society, select items of Marian Anderson’s personal collection will be on display throughout the entranceway of Ti [...]
Community Event: Tour of Girard College
Since its opening in 1848, more than 20,000 students have lived and learned within the walls of Girard College. Join Katherine Haas, Director of Historical Resources, for a unique oppo [...]
Community Event: Architecture Talk at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and fine arts, featuring stained glass windows by Tiffany and a Chancel mural by Edwin Blashfield. In re [...]
Community Event: Tour Violet Oakley’s Murals at First Presbyterian
Many sacred places contain fine art and extraordinary craftsmanship, but First Presbyterian Church in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia is a special case – in addition to th [...]
An Interview with Historic Seattle’s Eugenia Woo
Eugenia Woo, Director of Preservation Services at Historic Seattle. In September 2023, Eugenia Woo, Director of Preservation Services at Historic Seattle, spoke with Partners for Sacr [...]
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.