This Sunday Diana Ziemniak, Christine Linkie and Regis Sabol will each share a favorite reading and follow it with a personal reflection on how theater has affected their lives. Join us for this lively morning service (on Zoom only) with music provided by Jackson Froman at … read more.
John is the Director Emeritus of the Erie Art Museum and has been an avid collector of art and antiques his entire adult life. One of his passions is handmade wooden chairs from the 18th and 19th centuries. He will bring several from his collection … read more.
Link to Video of February 28 Service
Steven Millhauser wrote a brilliant short story, In the Reign of Harad IV, where a fabulous artisan is propelled by his vision to continually challenge himself. Kelly Armor, a storyteller and musician, will … read more.
Video Link to January 17 Service
Thangkas are paintings that illustrate the life and teachings of the Buddha and other Buddhist deities. Gyan Ghising, a performing artist, practicing Buddhist, and local religious leader, will use images of Thangkas to discuss his faith. … read more.
Hear musicians, parents, gardeners, and others in our congregation describe how improvisation can be a practical and joyful mindset. In keeping true to the theme, we’ll even devote time in the service for some on-the-spot creating!
Video Link to August 9th Service
Ansumana Gbembo is a clothing designer and tailor from Sierra Leone. While fashion plays an important role in every society, West Africans are acutely aware of how clothing demonstrates respect and unites community. Ansumana … read more.
Ghadah Hussein escaped from war to resettle to Erie in 2009 with her young daughter. Ghadah is a fine artist and graphic and interior designer. She trained at the University of Baghdad and at The … read more.
Antonio is currently employed by the Federal Public Defender’s Office and was recently awarded an Emerging Artist Fellowship from Erie Arts & Culture. Hear Antonio’s powerful story and how visual art and poetry have shaped his life. Musician: Jackson Froman.
If you want to be a painter, then paint. If you want to live a life of joy, be joyous. Mardi Gras revelers know how the art of celebration – in style! Musician: Jackson Froman.
From the folds of a crumpled newspaper to the outline of bare wood showing through chipped paint, or the mother singing a goodnight song to her child for the ten-thousandth time. Daily events can inspire works of art in many forms.
