Art in Sacred Spaces

To honor this special national anniversary, the Souderton-Telford Historical Society is proud to hold its first fund-raising event: Art in Sacred Spaces. In partnership with six local churches and the Mennonite Heritage Center, we invite you to join a self-guided driving tour celebrating the artistic and historical gems in our own backyards.

Our houses of worship in all their diversity represent a value that distinguished Pennsylvania among the other colonies in 1776. Founder William Penn, whose own Quaker faith was persecuted in Great Britain, set up a colony in which there was no government-endorsed religion but rather freedom to worship as one wished.

Art in Sacred Spaces will offer visitors a combination of art appreciation and history as well as the opportunity to explore these spaces. It follows the model of the popular holiday home tours.

Tickets are being sold online and are available now. If you visit the payment page before March 31, you can choose the discounted $12 price per ticket. The discount goes away on April 1, and each ticket will be $15. Children up to age 12 are free. Families and groups are welcome.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/souderton-telford-history-donations

Once you have made your payment, you will receive an email with your receipt to use as the ticket.

We encourage getting tickets online for your convenience. They will be sold on the day of the tour, but only at Zwingli UCC (350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964). You’ll need to start your tour at that location before visiting any of the others to purchase ticket(s).

A map and schedule soon will be available to plan your route.

Scan the QR code on your phone or visit the payment page on your computer.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Hours: noon – 5 p.m.

Locations: All are a short drive from each other, have parking available and are accessible. Use the map key, right.

1.St. Paul’s Lutheran. After the original church — built in the early 1900s — was torn down, a new church was built and completed in 1980. The new church sanctuary was designed to “speak” about God’s love and salvation. You will learn how our church building was designed to tell God’s story. Visitors will “see” this story through our stained-glass windows and the design of the sanctuary. You will be warmly welcomed by St. Paul’s church members leading the tour and providing light refreshments. (107 W. Lincoln Ave., Telford, PA 18969)

2. Trinity UCC. This is perhaps the most iconic and beautiful building in the Borough of Telford. Visitors will learn the 127-year history of the congregation, its current ministry and mission, and enjoy pondering the gorgeous stained-glass windows that surround its worship space. Docents will be on site to assist. (101 S. Main St., Telford, PA 18969)

3. St. Philip Orthodox. The art, architecture and customs at St. Philip represent an Orthodox Christian parish of the ancient Patriarchate of Antioch, where “the disciples were first called Christians” (Acts 11:26). During your visit, you can learn about how Orthodox worship engages all the senses with candlelight, incense, music, and color. Icons, art, and architecture work together to inspire the faithful. (1970 Clearview Rd., Souderton, PA 18964)

4. Zwingli UCC, Souderton. Visitors will view the contemporary stained-glass window installed after the fire in 2008. A member of the church will interpret the panels in the window. Then, visitors can go across the hallway to the parlor where a video presentation of the church’s history will play continuously. The church was founded in 1887. Also, the Mennonite Heritage Center’s display of “fraktur” — a vibrant and distinctive art form practiced in our area — will be set up here. Reminder: This is the only location where you can buy tickets on the day of the tour. (350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964)

5. Emmanuel Lutheran. This historic early 1900s church will welcome you with a self-guided tour of the sanctuary, as well as information and viewing of the stained-glass windows, the gothic style architecture, the 44-rank Shultz organ, and the Theodore Hallman paintings. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the tour. (69 West Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964)

6. Zion Mennonite. Stop in and see our newly created “From Zurich to Zion Timeline,” which takes you from the birth of Anabaptism in1525 to the present-day Zion Mennonite Church! The sanctuary will be open to enjoy both music and historical facts, our architecture, the stained-glass windows, and the Fisk organ. The newly renovated library is just steps away. Refreshments will top off your visit

www.soudertontelfordhistory.org