SERMON: Finding Jesus – March 27, 2016
Sermons, by The Rev. Robert Berra
SERMON: The Great Vigil of Easter – March 26, 2016
Sermons, by Sarah Petersen
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Heather Heroldt
Stories, by Manny Fimbres
Artist: Heather Heroldt Medium: Japanese temari (te means “hand,” and mari means “ball”). Temari is an ancient Japanese heritage craft, originating as early as 538 to 710 A.D. Station: Jesus in the tomb ARTIST’s STATEMENT When choosing the station I wanted to depict, I spent a lot of time thinking about all the times I … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Heather Heroldt
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Claire Sievers
Stories, by Manny Fimbres
Artist: Claire Sievers Medium: Quilt Station: Jesus is taken down from the cross Artist’s Statement When I chose “Descent from the Cross” I did not have any clear ideas, only that I wanted to make a quilt. I went online and viewed quite a few beautiful paintings by such artists as Rembrandt, Rubens, Tintoretto, and … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Claire Sievers
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Ron Steege
Stories, by Manny Fimbres
Artist: Ron Steege Medium: Illumination – Mixed Media and Gold Leaf Station: Jesus dies on the cross ARTIST’S STATEMENT I was very drawn to this definitive moment in all of Biblical history. At the moment of His death, Christ willingly gave up His spirit and God the Father poured out His wrath, His full judgment, … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Ron Steege
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: String Quartet
Stories, by Guest Author
Piece: Interludium in Modo Antico (Interlude in an Ancient Mode) Composer: Alexander Glazunov Musicians: Lisa Kemp-Eisenberg, violin; Andrew Sievers, viola; Claire Sievers, violin; Gail Rolland, cello Statement from the Musicians Interludium in Modo Antico (Interlude in an Ancient Mode) was written by Russian composer Alexander Glazunov in the 1880’s when he was still in his teens. … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: String Quartet
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Roland Ptak
Stories, by Saint Barnabas
Artist: Roland Ptak Medium: Holbien Duo oil and Windsor Newton water colors Station: Jesus falls Artist’s Statement Why I chose to paint Christ falling with the cross. Richard Rohr in his book Falling Upward talks about dealing with life’s darkest moments, when we stumble, fail, fall in our endeavors. His premise is that we should … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Roland Ptak
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Robin Oden
Stories, by Saint Barnabas
Artist: Robin Oden Medium: Oil on canvas Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross Artist’s Statement The view is one of Jesus peering down his arm to view the crucified robber. His mother is at his side. The twisted body of the penitent thief reflects the tragedy of the moment. The duality of both realism … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Robin Oden
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Tony Conyers
Stories, by Guest Author
Artist: Tony Conyers Medium: Copper, wood, paper Station: All ten Biblically-based stations Artist’s Statement The genesis of the icon necklace originally came from an icon of Saint Barnabas from Greece, combined with a recent photo of a group of children presenting their personal favorite icons in front of the altar screen at Assumption Church (Greek … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Tony Conyers
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Liza Bell
Stories, by Guest Author
Artist: Liza Bell Medium: Mixed media (acrylic/oil) on canvas Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem ARTIST’S STATEMENT Jesus shared the hard TRUTH with the women of Jerusalem that the salvation they hoped for was not at hand. He told them not only was HE going to be crucified, but the killing and darkness would … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Liza Bell