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On September
15th, 2005, The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts shared an evening
of mutual delight with the Church Club of New York. Established in
1887, the
Church Club of New York is a forum to discuss important issues
facing the Episcopal Church and to exchange ideas among those who
are active in their parishes, and who serve on vestries and diocesan
committees. The Church Club also supports theological education and
keeps members informed by sponsoring opportunities to hear experts
on topics of vital interest to Episcopalians.
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Presiding Bishop
Frank Griswold |
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For generations members of the Episcopal Church have filled parish
churches, cathedrals, and homes with art dedicated to the glory of
God. The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) is known for its
exhibitions and programs in the visual arts. Showcasing some of the
finest artists throughout ECUSA, ECVA also shares news of the varied
and exciting visual arts programming in Episcopal congregational
life.
The Church Club
of New York invited The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts to present
its program on art, artists, and faith at Episcopal Church Center,
815 Second Avenue, New York. Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold and
Mrs. Phoebe Griswold hosted the evening. ECVA Board President Mel
Ahlborn gave a 20-minute multimedia presentation featuring the work
of more than 30 ECVA artists.
Ahlborn’s talk included mention of the environmental sculpture “The
Gates” in New York’s Central Park by artists Christo and his wife,
Jeanne-Claude. “The
Gates” became a world-class event – one that will be remembered
for generations. This aspect of
contemporary culture influences the church profoundly. Episcopal
Church programs in relief and development, social justice, women’s
ministries, heritage preservation, and Christian formation are all
affected by the way people today are inspired by what they see.
Priests, musicians, dancers, and artists are all poised to be of
tremendous influence in communicating the work of the church in the
next century through the visual arts.
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ECVA Board President Mel
Ahlborn |
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ECVA Vice-President Whim Lynch and Board of Directors member Bob
Tate came from Philadelphia to join with the Church Club in
celebrating the visual arts. Founding Board Member and New York
photographer
Krystyna Sanderson welcomed Church Club members to the lecture
and presented arriving guests an invitation to
“The Vision Glorious”, the ECVA New York Chapter’s art
exhibition at General Theological Seminary.
Church Club member Adelaide Perry Farah and Church Club Executive
Secretary and photographer
Preston Merchant documented the evening.
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