How Surveying 40+ Organs Leads to Restoration Grants
An Interview with Adrian Binkley from the Curtis Institute of Music Playing and Preserving, is a groundbreaking initiat [...]
3 Reasons to Love Chrystal E. Williams
The celebrated mezzo-soprano sings at the December 21st Playing and Preserving concert at St. Mary’s, Hamilton Village. [...]
Juilliard-Trained, Cuban-American Organist and Cellist Prepare for Philadelphia Performance at St. Mary’s
Playing and Preserving showcases another unique collaboration, this time between cellist Thomas Mesa, organist Greg Zel [...]
The Power of Asset Mapping
Growing both historic congregations with diverse community programs, and healthy historic districts that foster propert [...]
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
One doesn’t expect many people to be at Saint Michael’s Lutheran Church at 10:00 AM on an overcast Friday morning, but [...]
Food and Sacred Places
Food and sacred places have always gone hand in hand. Whether serving their congregants after worship or the local comm [...]
Philadelphia arts groups find homes with local congregations
Arts groups need their space, and many older churches have plenty to spare. In a win-win for everyone, a Philadelphia n [...]
Sister Cities Girls Choir finds a new home
For the past few Saturday mornings, music has been echoing in First Presbyterian Church in Kensington. The song [...]
Ward AME and Urban Tree Connection
"The value of Partners was its role in bringing us together in a way that expands social capital, bridges gaps, and joi [...]
Solid Rock United Methodist Church
SOLID ROCK united methodist church (SOLID ROCK) is an oasis in North Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood, which is known [...]