Sacred Arts Festival, February 21-23, 2025

Remember, Renew, REJOICE!

Art holds the power to connect us to the past, guide us in the present, and inspire hope for the future. Through the Sacred Arts Festival, we celebrate how creativity leads us to remember the stories that shape us, renew our spirits, and rejoice in the divine beauty surrounding us. From workshops and performances to shared moments of reflection, this weekend offers opportunities to explore the sacred and the artistic in harmony. We invite you to come and enjoy the visual, fine and performing arts we will have on offer.

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”

—Ecclesiastes 3:11

Watercolor Workshop with Carol Barksdale – “Rejoice in Nature”

Friday, February 21 – 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Wesley Hall Youth Lounge

Join us for a watercolor workshop where we will Rejoice in Nature, with artist and art teacher, Carol Barksdale. We will explore nature’s renewal through flowers and ferns. Brush up on watercolor techniques and learn about salt-glazing, composition and value. Painters are encouraged to submit their work to our Sacred Arts Festival following the workshop. All skill levels are welcome, even beginners. Carol will help you take your artwork to a new level. The workshop will be from 10am to 2pm with a break for lunch. Supply list will be sent out once you’ve signed up. $85 for the workshop, $100 if you need supplies. 15 attendees max. Lunch is Chappy’s Jr. Tailgater $15 pp. The church will provide drinks.

Brother Charles

Friday, February 21 at 5pm

We look forward to filling the room for a “Symphonic Drama with Charles Wesley, and the Hymns Which Changed the World,” starring Tom Fuller as Charles Wesley. With Fuller’s own stirring arrangements of Charles Wesley’s hymns, humor shared, and vivid stories told, we invite you to travel back to 1780, and enjoy a visit with John Wesley’s younger brother, Charles. We highly recommend you not miss this incredible opportunity to meet Charles Wesley himself!

Dr. Jason Borders Presentation & Recitative from John Wible

Saturday, February 22 – 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

I love the Children's Minute! But what is the theology behind its place in the worship service? St. Augustine believed that every worship service, especially when the spoken word was to be used, should offer moments of delight. Quite simply, we will explore how St. Augustine has formed my own understanding of the Children's Minute in worship.Preceding Dr. Borders’ talk will be a recitative from John Wible, which he wrote himself.No need to sign up, just come!

Congregation and Community Art Show

Saturday February 22 – 9:30am-noon in Fellowship Hall (Live Music 11am-noon) • Sunday, February 23 – 8:30am-11:30am in Fellowship Hall (Live Music 9-9:45am)

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 22 from 11am-noon, and also at the Sunday School presentation, at 9am on February 23.

Sunday School Presentation

Sunday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

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 and live music.

Pre-Evensong Recital from Violinist Bethany Simon

Sunday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Bethany Simon was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. She has been playing violin since she was four years old. She has been a member of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra since she was 14, and thanks to the Symphony’s support, she was able to play in Carnegie Hall with the National Youth Orchestra 2 as well as train at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. She teaches with the Montgomery Music Project in addition to giving private violin lessons. In her free time, she likes to travel, and one day, she hopes to be a full time cowgirl. Bethany is playing a Bach solo violin partida for the pre evensong recital.

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Evensong from FUMC Cathedral Choir

Sunday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

FUMC's Cathedral Choir will present the Evensong that they performed in May 2024 on their UK Tour.

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