HopeArts

A new exhibit opens soon in our sanctuary gallery: Sharyn Richey’s “The Tree and the Forest.”

In the artist’s words:”Basically it expresses the subconscious need to find meaning (tree) amidst the noise, confusion and fear (forest) of our contemporary world. By using various mediums my working process reflects and symbolizes a search for pathways out of the wilderness and toward new insights and hope.”

“After years as a parish priest I retired so that I could return to my first calling as an artist. I began my studies in art at the University of Texas and credit professors John Guerin and Loren Mozley with encouraging me into painting. I feel that my time as a priest has given my work greater depth because it now carries an appreciation for the strength of the human spirit in the face of great challenges.”

A complete artist profile can be accessed on her website, www.sharynrichey.com

“Feast”: Call for Submissions
Writers, visual artists, laity! You are invited to submit work for the next edition of Feast, our Hope community art magazine publication. Deadline for submissions is 9 p.m. Thursday, August 20th.

Currently soliciting the congregation to look over past issues and past sermons and write some small reflection of any length (two sentences to a whole page worth even).

How has that sermon played out in your life since hearing that sermon? How have you seen it played out in the lives of your various communities (small groups, tribes, cliques, various ministry communities)?

What is the Lord speaking to you (and your communities) on that subject currently?

This project actually blesses your community, and is a way (quite literally) to give of your “talents”.

Send them in rtf, or (preferably) Google Doc format  by 9pm on Thursday, August 20st, 2015. 

Visual art and photography on the same general themes. Jpeg and PDF formats, your choice of pixel size.

The July 18th, 2015 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! 

ALL FUTURE 8 MINUTES MAX PERFORMANCE EVENTS  CANCELLED UNTIL FALL

“For the past 80 some odd days our illumining Audrey Lopata has undertaken illustrating the Gospel of John. Now, on Friday June 12th, 2015 from 7-9pm Audrey is hosting an exclusive gallery-style exhibit in the Hope Chapel sanctuary. As she puts it, ‘For the opening ceremonies I will probably say a few words on what possessed me to do such a thing, and reflect on the experience, and then faint, cause, ya know…public speaking :/’  This evening is expected to be a rare intersection of our broader community life, worship, art, and joy in the Holy Spirit for all persons alike. Other inducements for attendance include a magazine/ booklet with the complete collection of illustrations for perusal and possible purchase. There will also probably be snacks!”