A gathering of disciplines
ACLS brings together the artists, artisans, architects, and consultants who shape sacred space. Our members design, build, and renew places of worship for communities of faith.
Selected PROJECTS
A selection of member work for liturgical spaces.
Violet ombre silk and overlays for Advent & Lent
Advent at the Santa Fe Cathedral
Pamela T Hardiman
Raised Again from Ash
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Heidi Emery
Sanctuary & education wing additions; renovations
Center for Jewish Life and Learning
Martin A De Sapio
14 original designs created in Italian mosaic
Stations of the Cross
Julie Marie Richey
Two projects reveal Etched Glass possibilities
Stories Told in Glass
Margaret Adams Parker
Various furnishings for a retirement center.
Sunset Manor Chapel
George Raymond Hoelzeman
Who we serve
Pastors, churches, and religious institutions find the expertise to shape sacred space.
ACLS liturgical professionals find work, collaboration, and professional development.
Kenneth J. Griesemer & Associates, BCDM Architects, Elizabeth Devereaux Architectural Glass, St. Clare, O'Fallon, Illinois
RECENT WEBINARS
Educational conversations on art, architecture, and the making of sacred space.
2026 ACLS Member Showcase
ACLS Members
Spatial Justice in the Realm of Sacred Space
Michael Crosbie
Architecture as Prayer
Amanda Iglesias
Chapel of the Holy Family
Paul Barribeau
Orthodox Church Architecture
Constantine George Pappas
An In-Depth View of How Partners for Sacred Places Works
Shelly Stackhouse, Bridget Fidler
Mentorship
ACLS runs an annual mentorship program for anyone drawn to liturgy, sacred art, and church architecture. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition and ecumenical in reach, it gives students, artists, architects, and emerging consultants the practical tools to guide communities through new construction, renovation, and renewal. One evening a month, September through May, with four senior members who have spent decades in the field. There is no charge.
