Sacred Arts Festival, February 20-22, 2026

Made by Hand, Moved by Spirit

Art can be a sacred offering. Whether through brushstrokes, melody, movement, or sculpted form, the act of creation reflects the image of the Creator. This year’s Sacred Arts Festival invites us into a Lenten journey of artistic expression - made by hand, moved by Spirit - as we meditate on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. From contemplative worship to vibrant visual art, we’ll explore how creativity deepens our faith and connects us to this most holy story. Join us for a weekend of beauty, reflection, and community, as we celebrate the divine spark in each act of creation.

“And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs…”

—Exodus 31: 3-5

Art Show with Live Music & Art

Saturday February 21 – 8:30am-noon in Fellowship Hall (Live Music 11am-noon) • Sunday, February 22 – 8:30am-11:00am in Fellowship Hall

Come and see some of the incredible art work that the FUMC church family and community has to share with you. Many mediums will be on display, including painting, potter, textiles, furniture, fishing flies, ceramics, sculptures, musical compositions and more! Live musical entertainment will be provided on February 21 from 11am-noon, and also at the Sunday School presentation, at 9am on February 22. We will also be creating a collective art piece during the art show and we look forward to your contribution!

Dr. Jason Borders Presentation

Saturday, February 21 – 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Back by popular demand, Dr. Jason Borders explores how creativity deepens our Lenten journey. Through theology, history, and the visual arts, he invites us to contemplate how artistic expression can offer both lament and hope - leading us closer to the cross and resurrection.No need to sign up, just come!

Archival Tours

Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Join us for special behind-the-scenes tours of the artistic treasures held within our church walls, led by FUMC's finest archival docents. From stained glass and woodwork to paintings and sculpture, discover how spiritual craftsmanship has inspired our worship through generations.

Sunday School Presentation & Worship Service

Sunday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, Worship at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

We invite you to please attend our Sunday School presentation of this year’s Sacred Arts Festival, which will include sharing a litany & a pertinent hymn together, as well as an opportunity to peruse the art, while enjoying the provided refreshments. During the worship service at 10am, enjoy live painting from Tiiwon Siaway, Art That Really Illuminates.

Recital from Victoria Shorokhova & Evensong

Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Conclude the Sacred Arts Festival with a moving Evensong service featuring soloists from FUMC’s Cathedral Choir. This time-honored tradition blends word and music to usher in the evening with reverence. The service will be preceded by a recital from our gifted organist, Victoria Shorokhova.

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