The Facts of the Restore Our Sanctuary Campaign:

• The National Fund for Sacred Places has selected our ministry to receive a 1:1 matching grant of $222,500.
• This will be a 2-year project, commencing in November 2025.
• Funds raised will pay for the installation of a new roof and repair of the perimeter masonry, including the 4 iconic spires.
• The Snyder Avenue Congregational Church (now known as Sanctuary@SACC) was built first as a small chapel in 1896 and later enlarged in 1903 with a new sanctuary.
• Today the church hosts 7 ethnic congregations consisting of Burmese, Caribbean, Laotian, Nepali, Central American, and African ethnicities.
• Sanctuary@SACC serves its congregations and community through food distribution, ESL, youth ministry, trauma healing groups, and leadership and ministry training.

FAQs

Question: Why is the Restore our Sanctuary Campaign worthy to receive my gift?

Answer: There are many good reasons for you to support our restoration campaign with your generous gift: 1) Rarely is there so clear and needful a ministry for God’s people who are called to serve some of the most vulnerable among us, namely refugees and asylum seekers. 2) The National Fund for Sacred Places offers technical and practical assistance through the duration of the project until completion 3) In these tumultuous times we offer our newest residents a place of safety and support (even if for one day a week!) 4) Finally, as the Lord Jesus taught us, it is truly more blessed to give than receive.

Question: Can I meet with the director to learn more, see financial statements, and ask additional questions?

Answer: YES! Pastor Grainge welcomes any inquiries regarding the ministry, his training and background, as well as the campaign itself. Please contact Sanctuary@SACC via email: office@saccphilly.org to make set up a personal appointment.