Calling All Artists!
The Christian season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 2, 2022. In preparation for a new Lenten sermon series that runs through Easter, Sunday, April 17, 2022, we are soliciting visual artwork from our church and community members. The theme is “Faces of Jesus,” and our intent is for artists to select one or more Lent/Easter scriptures (we’ll provide a list) that inspire your interpretation of the face of Jesus. You may submit more than one. You may use any media that inspires you.
As you work, keep in mind some of the pieces may be on display in the sanctuary for Sunday morning worship services, so consider sizing your work to show well. The preachers will select from the works of art we receive to use as inspiration and illustration for our sermons.
When you submit your artwork, please include a description of the media and scripture passages you used. Offer reflections on the reason you chose to depict the face of Jesus the way you did. Submit a high-resolution image of your artwork for presentation on the live stream. We will also include the picture in a program guide, along with your written reflection, for an art show.
We will exhibit all submissions at an art show beginning on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at 10 am in McDowell Hall. The show will run through Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm. You may price your work for sale so long as it remains on display through Sunday morning. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2022. Let us know as soon as possible if you plan to show a piece, and reach out to Ann Cohen (annhillcohen@gmail.com) with any questions.
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Lectionary Scriptures for the “Faces of Jesus” Sermon Series Artists
Ash Wednesday (March 2, 2022)
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Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12
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Psalm 51:1-17
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2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
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Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
First Sunday in Lent (March 6, 2022)
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Deuteronomy 26:1-11
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Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
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Romans 10:8b-13
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Luke 4:1-13
Second Sunday in Lent (March 13, 2022)
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Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
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Psalm 27
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Philippians 3:17-4:1
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Luke 13:31-35 or Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a)
Third Sunday in Lent (March 20, 2022)
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Isaiah 55:1-9
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Psalm 63:1-8
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1 Corinthians 10:1-13
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Luke 13:1-9
Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 27, 2022)
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Joshua 5:9-12
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Psalm 32
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2 Corinthians 5:16-21
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Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Fifth Sunday in Lent (April 3, 2022)
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Isaiah 43:16-21
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Psalm 126
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Philippians 3:4b-14
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John 12:1-8
Liturgy of the Palms (April 10, 2022)
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Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
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Luke 19:28-40
Maundy Thursday (April 14, 2022)
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Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
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Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
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1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Good Friday (April 15, 2022)
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Isaiah 52:13-53:12
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Psalm 22
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Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
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John 18:1-19:42
The Resurrection of Our Lord (April 17, 2022)
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Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
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Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
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1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
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John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12