The Artist and Faith in Community

As part of the Worship Renewal Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship we are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to the community free of charge! 

Artist in Residence, Elise Edwards, will lead a series of lecture and discussion groups in July on the theme of the Artist and Faith in Community.  This series is free and open to the public.  Mark your calendars now!    

Join us Thursday nights for lecture and discussion: 

July 10 - 7:00 pm - The Artist in Christian Community?
July 17 - 7:00 pm - Worship Planning and the Design Process 
July 24 - 7:00 pm - The Connection Between Art, Faith and Civic Engagement

Each Monday following the lecture join us for a casual dinner and conversation: 

July 14 - 7:00pm - Lisa's House
July 21 - 7:00pm - Lisa's House
July 28 - 7:00pm - Lisa's House

Elise is an architect and designer.  She holds an MTS degree from the John Leleand Center for Theological Studies and is a Ph.D. student at Claremont Graduate School in Claremont CA.  Elise is also a founding member of Convergence and the designer of our renovation projects.

This series is made possible by a Worship Renewal Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, MI with funds provided by the Lily Endowment, Inc.

More about the lecture series:

What is the place of the artist in Christian community?

This lecture and discussion examines the contributions and needs of artists as they engage in Christian worship as leaders and congregants. How do stereotypes and generalizations of creative people impact the roles we assign to artists in our churches?

Worship and the Creative Design Process

This topic addresses the often separate, yet intertwined creative processes of worship planning and artistic creation. How can a collaborative, participatory process incorporate the skills and expertise of pastors and artists while also honoring the contributions of others in the church?

Art, Faith, and Civic Engagement

These sessions will explore the way art and faith shape the visible and invisible communities we serve. Can art encourage active participation in development of church and local community programs and policies?