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Pastor and potter at Oct. 15 vocatio chapel

vocatioThe Art has always been a part of personal faith lives. From religious icons, to hymns of praise, worshippers have used art as a tool to pray and praise. Songs and hymns give praise to God. Paintings and sculptures depict stories from scripture to let the worshipper understand the story in a new way. Dramas have brought sacred stories to life.

The 2008-2009 Vocatio Chapel Series, “Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts” continues on Oct. 15 with pastor and potter David Greenlund of Peace Lutheran Church in Lauderdale, Minn. He has started an arts ministry at his congregation called the Artists Way. Continue reading “Pastor and potter at Oct. 15 vocatio chapel”

Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts

vocatioArt has always been a part of personal faith lives. From religious icons, to hymns of praise, worshippers have used art as a tool to pray and praise. Songs and hymns give praise to God. Paintings and sculptures depict stories from scripture to let the worshipper understand the story in a new way. Dramas have brought sacred stories to life.

This year, the Vocatio Chapel Series will focus on “Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts.” Throughout this year, artists and art commentators will share stories of their call to work as painters, potters, singers, actors, critics, and promoters. Continue reading “Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts”