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At the Intersection of Faith, Heritage, & Community

America’s sacred places are sites of worship and history, and they’re also vital neighborhood hubs in the present tense. We are the country’s oldest non-sectarian nonprofit providing services to preserve and activate these community spaces.

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We Support Congregations Navigating New Challenges

We bring together congregations, civic leaders, and communities to find ways to maintain and revitalize America’s older and historic houses of worship. Through consulting, training, grants, and other services, we help sacred places across the country stay vital, adaptable, and central to the communities they serve.

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Sacred Places are Anchors for Stronger Communities

The Value of Sacred Places
Partners for Sacred Places’ Impact

Partners helps congregations leverage existing and new resources to navigate today’s changing landscape. In 2024, Partners provided support in the following ways:

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875

875 sacred places from 21 faith traditions received direct support

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51

51 states and territories where Partners strengthened older and historic sacred places

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$22.3M

$22.3 million raised by 10 congregations working with Partners on community-wide capital campaigns

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$83M

$83 million in public value calculated through 13 Halo studies

Working with Partners has enabled us to look at what we do now and what might be possible in an entirely new way. It has been a great motivator and allowed us to think outside the box. Thank you for helping us stretch our vision of how we can use our sacred places for mission and ministry.

Bellevue United Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, PA

Recent Updates

Find resources and learn more about the work we’ve been doing to keep sacred places at the center of their communities.

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March 27, 2026

A “Hard but Holy” Sale: The Transition of Portland’s Central Lutheran Church

The congregation at Central Lutheran went through a years-long, thoughtful discernment process about its building and future, and recently sold the building to Portland Youth Philharmonic. Their experience could serve as a model for other congregational leaders and clergy considering transitioning their religious buildings.
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March 9, 2026

An Asheville Cathedral for “All Sorts” Rebuilds after a Hurricane

Interview with The Very Rev. Sarah Hurlbert, Dean of The Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville, NC, about recovering from Hurricane Helene, with support from the Intervention Fund, and planning for the historic congregation’s future.
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March 6, 2026

2026 Religious Architecture & Art Award Winners

Learn more about winners of the 2026 Faith & Form Awards for Religious Architecture and Art.