In addition to the United Methodist cohort, which
is dispersed geographically, we are working with an
ecumenical group of ten churches in the Fishtown
neighborhood, in a project supported by a grant
from the Lilly Endowment. The work is progressing
quickly as Partners has already completed building
and economic-impact assessments for each of the
congregations.
In Fishtown, we are contending with a unique set of
challenges and opportunities common to most all
of the congregations in the area. In particular, we
have observed that many of the congregations have
diminished in size and no longer worship in their
sanctuaries throughout the year. They also maintain
underutilized common spaces, classrooms, and offices.
In this neighborhood and parts of nearby Kensington,
where space is at a premium, such underused space
is a key asset that has the potential to become a game
changer for many of these churches.
Philadelphia Advisors
The Reverend Dr. Roy G. Almquist
Charles B. Casper, Esq.
Lary Ceisler
Helen Cunningham
The Reverend Yvette B. Davis
Scott Doyle
James Flaherty
Melissa Jest
Emanuel Kelly, FAIA
Catherine Lynch
Dr. Roger Moss
Michael Stern
Monica Taylor
The Reverend Mark Tyler
Geraldine Wang
Eric Wilden
David Winkowsk