7 congregations to see piece of $2M restoration grant
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Over $2 million will give seven congregations around the state a facelift and address structural restoration needs, Indiana Landmarks announced Thursday.
Capital needs will be addressed through the Sacred Places Indiana Fund, established in 2023 with support from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.
“Indiana’s historic places of worship are, arguably, the most remarkable collective body of historic buildings in our state. They have relevance beyond the congregations who worship there,” says Marsh Davis, president of Indiana Landmarks. “We are profoundly grateful to Lilly Endowment for sharing and empowering our vision of a sustainable future for these community assets.”
The congregations receiving grants are:
- Broadway United Methodist Church, Indianapolis: $400,000
- First Christian Church, Bloomington: $250,000
- Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis: $40,000
- North United Methodist Church, Indianapolis: $250,000
- Park Place Church of God, Anderson: $300,000
- Saint Adalbert Catholic Church, South Bend: $400,000
- Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Michigan City: $400,000
Applications for the next round are being accepted through July 15 with congregations being notified of awards in October.