Interior of empty church with pews and stained glass windows

Restoring Beauty in Sacred Spaces

Recognizing that historic religious buildings are community assets that help define local history, offer architectural significance, and provide vital space for community-serving programs, The Cameron Foundation’s Sacred Landmarks grants help eligible congregations maintain their facilities and preserve important landmark buildings for future generations.

Christ and Grace Episcopal Church became a first-time grantee in 2020 when it received a $24,930 award to support repair and restoration of the church’s Tiffany and stained glass windows, some of which date back to 1841 and were moved to the existing site when the new church was built. The windows anchor the sanctuary and flank the nave.

The current church, built in 1925, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as an “outstanding example” of the types of architectural features characteristic of houses of worship in many Protestant Episcopal Church parishes in the early 20th century, at the peak of the Gothic Revival movement. It is the only such example in Petersburg.

To read more stories like this, visit the Foundation’s 2020/21 Biennial Report.