Come and see some of the incredible artwork that the FUMC church family and community have to share with you! Many mediums will be on display, including painting, pottery, textiles, furniture, fishing flies, ceramics, sculptures, musical compositions, and more! There will be live music on Saturday, and at the Sunday School presentation at 9:00 AM on February 22. We also have several new pieces for you to enjoy this year: A live painting of the event during the Art Show on Saturday, February 21, featuring artist Tiiwon Siaway! A live flower arrangement demonstration with Sherrill Lawson from 9:30-10:00 AM on Saturday, February 21. Several of FUMC's students, Sydney Spivey, Phoenix Johnson, and Rosemary Lucas, will be creating their own artwork during the art show on Saturday, February 21. Finally, a community art piece where everyone who attends can take part! There will be a large canvas of a stained glass window with sections for each participant of all ages to paint! This will be symbolic that we can accomplish more together than we can as individuals!

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. John Wible has written a poem for each day of Holy Week. He will recite several of the poems following Dr. Borders' presentation. John has bound the poems in book form for all to take home and read during Holy Week!

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.

We invite you to please attend our Sunday School presentation of this year’s Sacred Arts Festival, which will include sharing a litany and a pertinent hymn together, as well as an opportunity to peruse the art.

Conclude the Sacred Arts Festival with Black Composers Concert featuring the incredibly talented Trebled Soul from Alabama State University, directed by Professor Tyrone Hayes.