FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fourteen congregations across Indiana have been awarded grants from the Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana Fund to support significant capital projects at their historic places of worship. This marks the third round of grants since the fund was established in 2023 with the backing of Lilly Endowment Inc.
Sacred Places Indiana will distribute $2.4 million in grants. Among the recipients, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne will receive $66,350 to replace the roof membrane and tuckpoint the church’s bell tower and chimney, which date back to 1929.
“We continue to receive calls for help from congregations who need assistance in maintaining their historic facilities,” David Frederick, director of Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Program, said. “By offering this critical funding, we hope to help congregations and parishes continue to thrive as spiritual centers and use their landmark buildings in ways that support and serve their communities.”…