Sometimes that very first reading of a season of the church year has a special significance. I think this Lent is just such a case. The story of Noah and the rainbow sets the stage and introduces the covenant theme of the whole season. This year we get a short history of Covenant Theology and…
A Place of Grace
Liturgical Art (Page 4)
The liturgical art creation for this Christmas Epiphany season continues to evolve. Here, as of January 8th, is what the Narthex wall behind the alter looks like. Thanks again to David Nelson for continuing on as the “Artist in Residence” at St. Mark Lutheran Church.
David Nelson has, once again, blessed us with the creation of a seasonal mural for the Christmas season. This is the painting on the Narthex wall Christmas Eve. Come to church each week through Epiphany to watch the artwork unfold. Thank you, David, for enhancing our worship experience with your beautiful art!
Retired Pastor David Nelson gave the sermon Sunday June 19th in which he explained his latest wall creation – the Creation story. The first of the seven panels symbolized darkness and chaos and was done with silver and black. The second panel depicts the creation of the sky and was inspired by David’s youth…
On Easter, the wall behind the altar changed from purples, whites, and barren trees to spring greens, yellows, and new life. With the Cross of Flowers, it was a very cheerful background for our two Easter morning celebrations! The music was spectacular with many instruments accompanying the choir and the hymns. The High School Youth…
The Liturgical Art page will show the week by week evolution of the Lenten art starting March 9th, Ash Wednesday. Every week the artist will continue the design and it will be complete on Easter Morning. How many other churches have a 35 foot x 15 foot canvas in their Sanctuary?