2021 in
Review
T hanks to continued support from donors like you , Partners for
Sacred Places ( Partners ) released two important publications last year : The Economic Halo Effect of Rural United Methodist Churches of North Carolina and Transitioning Older and Historic Sacred Places : Community-Minded Approaches for Congregations and Judicatories . These publications have been used by thousands of congregations in 2021 , and will remain resources for congregations and an influence on Partners ’ tools and services for years to come . At the same time , thanks to virtual meetings and webinars that Partners ’ staff began using with more frequency during COVID-19 , Partners was able to serve more stewards of older and historic sacred places in 2021 than in any year before .
The following pages highlight the impact of Partners ’ programs across America . Additional information about each of these programs , and more , can be found on our website : sacredplaces . org .
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That ’ s 162 more than 2020 ! |
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626
Sacred Places that received direct support
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46
U . S . States where Partners strengthened historic sacred places
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9,648
Views of Partners ' Publications on topics including repair and maintenance of historic sacred places , communitywide fundraising , new uses for buildings , and the public value of historic sacred places
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Our Mission
Partners for Sacred Places , founded in 1989 , is the only national non-sectarian nonprofit organization focused on building the capacity of congregations with older and historic sacred places to better serve their communities as anchor institutions , nurturing transformation and shaping vibrant , creative communities .
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