The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural
& Community Alliance
Welcome to the Sanctuary on the Green, a Home for Arts, Culture & Community Within Bloomfield, and the Greater Essex County Area!
OUR MISSION
The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural & Community Alliance (SOGA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to serving the greater Bloomfield community by working alongside the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green to preserve, restore and renew…
SANCTUARY HISTORY
The Historic Sanctuary of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green is situated within The Bloomfield Green Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The below provides an overview of the history and the founding of this historic church.…
BECOME A SUPPORTER
The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural & Community Alliance (SOGA) and the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green are depending on the generosity and assistance of our Bloomfield Community. Your contributions will ensure that the Sanctuary on the Green continues to be “the single most identifiable symbol” of Bloomfield’s rich history and diverse community. All donations are tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
IN THE NEWS
“Sanctuary Sounds” presents, “Tokyo to New York,” Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:00PM
The 2026-2027 Fall/Winter Season of “Sanctuary Sounds” begins this Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:00PM, with “Tokyo to New York,” a program exploring contemporary musical dialogue across cultures, featuring clarinetist and ohichiriki player Thomas Piercy, cellist Elena Ariza, and pianist Marina Iwao. Due to the restoration work underway in the Sanctuary, the concert will take place in the Chapel of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad St. Cost is $10 or pay what you can.
This concert is offered in partnership with Vox Novus.
Click here for more details: https://patch.com/…/sanctuary-sounds-bloomfield-tokyo…
Hope to see you there!
Bloomfield Arts Crawl Will Turn the Township Into a Celebration of Local Art This October
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Something new is coming to Bloomfield this fall. On Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, the inaugural Bloomfield Arts Crawl will invite residents and visitors to experience art throughout the township, turning familiar local spaces into...
SOGA Welcomes Five New Board Members
SOGA is honored to welcome five new board members to join in the work of preserving Bloomfield’s iconic Sanctuary on the Green and promoting its use as a center for arts, culture and community in the heart of Bloomfield. The new class of board members includes...