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
Transformative Storytelling at San Antonio Mennonite Church
In December of 2022, Mitzi Moore of San Antonio Mennonite Church spoke with Partners for Sacred Places about the congregation’s participation in the New Dollars/New Partners for Your [...]
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: How Beautiful Spaces Invite Community for Vulnerable Philadelphians
In 1901, the ambitious construction of the Chambers-Wylie Presbyterian Church on South Broad Street was at long last complete. Boasting granite and Indiana Limestone on all sides of i [...]
Preserving History and Culture in Central Appalachian Churches
The region known as Appalachia is often misunderstood. Encompassing all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states, the region is home to more than 26 million people. Although Appa [...]
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Church Buildings
Throughout the country, historic churches stand as community landmarks, reminding us of the investments of previous generations and adding a rich texture to the tapestry of our neighbo [...]
Activating Hidden Assets: Making the Most of Sacred Places for the Wider Community
National Convening April 4-5, 2024 Sponsored by: Partners for Sacred Places and the Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society at the University of Pennsylvania [...]
Pre-Convening Research
Over the years, Partners has generated significant research into sacred places—focusing on both their historical relevance and their prevalence and impact in their contexts. The “Halo [...]
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.