For immediate release: June 9, 2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded an $11,344 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant to Cranaleith Spiritual Center for the restoration and preservation of stone masonry on its historic Somerton campus. The funds, which will be matched by Cranaleith, will support the restoration of the stone porch steps of Mill-Rae (the historic main house on the property) and a set of stone access stairs connecting Mill-Rae to the modern Education and Conference Center. “As stewards of Mill-Rae, it is our goal to preserve the historic property and make it accessible to those...
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In gratitude for small mercies, and in eternal hope for the future
By Steve Hart Chair, Cranaleith Spiritual Center Board of Directors So, here it is, a picture of my literal “stake in the ground” – a small contribution to healing the planet, signifying my faith in the future, and my hope for new life as we continue to persevere through this pandemic. This little pine tree was given to me by my nephew, who thought I might like to plant it in my front yard in the very spot where I lost a beautiful pine a few years ago in a severe winter storm. Interestingly, my nephew gave me this tree...
Statement of Commitment
The members of the Board of Directors of Cranaleith Spiritual Center add our voices to those who affirm that the lives of our Black brothers and sisters matter. We also acknowledge the trauma that our failures to do so consistently cause for People of Color among us. Heartened by the historic efforts of staff, program facilitators, and members of our Cranaleith community and emboldened by needs of the racially diverse people we serve through our programming, we deepen our commitment as a Board to support work already begun at Cranaleithto become an anti-racist spiritual center. We will dedicate our assets...
2020-2021 Annual Appeal and 2019-2020 Annual Report
We are pleased to share the 2020-2021 Annual Appeal and 2019-2020 Annual Report!