Sacred Places Fall 2009 | Page 5

JOIN PARTNERS Partners for Sacred Places Celebrates 20 Years of Service Sacred places do so much to anchor and strengthen communities, dignify and stabilize streetscapes, preserve cultural heritage, and serve people in need. During a recent trip to Philadelphia, the Reverend Robert Reiss, Canon of Westminster Abbey (middle) met with Partners’ Bob Jaeger (l.) and Tuomi Forrest (r.) to learn more about our work. We look forward to watching the students’ progress and seeing how they help us deliver New Dollars/New Partners training to their congregations. Social Media Partners is on Facebook! Visit our Page to find links to news stories, workshop and event listings, discussion boards and recent photos. Become a Fan of our Page to share your stories with us. Many Thanks to • Nevin Hedlund Architects, Inc., a Professional Alliance member Chicago, IL: William Gamble, AIA, Nevin Hedlund, AIA • Jaeger, Nickola & Associates, Ltd., a Professional Alliance member, Park Ridge, IL: David Kuhlman, AIA • Kelly/Maiello Inc., Emanuel Kelly, FAIA, a Professional Alliance member, Philadelphia, PA • Kise Straw & Kolodner, a Professional Alliance member, Philadelphia, PA: Suzanna Barucco, Phillip Scott, RA, James B. Straw • Jeremiah Beach Parker Restoration & Construction Management Corp., Shoreham, VT: Jeremiah Beach Parker • Young Goldstein Architects, Atlanta, GA: Randy Young who have made presentations as part of New Dollars/ New Partners for Your Sacred Place training in the past four months. Yet, congregations with historic buildings are vulnerable, too. To answer this call, Partners has developed and offered innovative programs and creative ways to provide assistance. This year alone, Partners is working with over 500 congregational leaders in dozens of locales. This critical work could not be done without your dedication. Your membership in Partners has brought tangible results in the health and sustainability of America’s sacred places. However, there is still more to accomplish. So, please join Partners, or renew your membership! This year, when you join at the Donor Circle Level of $125, you may choose either: • “Why Should We Spend Money on Our Building When There is So Much Need in the World?” a 25-minute audio-CD that gives perspectives from different faith traditions, or • “After Sunday” a 25-minute DVD illustrating how congregations serve their communities. When you join at the Donor Circle Level of $200, you will receive the Maintenance Manual, a workbook that includes checklists, organizers and information for you to maintain your sacred property. Your basic membership will give you Sacred Places magazine, the Professional Alliance directory, monthly e-zines, discounts on publications and entrance to regional workshops. Thank you. Sacred Places • Fall 2009 • 4