Art & Inspiration For Your Life
“Art heightens our awareness of the divine presence that is all around us.”—Michael Bauer, Arts Ministry: Nurturing the Creative Life of God’s People As an artist and recently-ordained Unity minister, I am passionate about the use of the arts as a tool to enrich our ministries. I have personally given talks, led workshops and...
I had the fabulous opportunity of being interviewed by the lovely Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon on her radio show, Creative Spirit. We had a wonderful time discussing the creative process, the call of spirit and ways for you to engage the arts as part of your spiritual practice. Unity Online Radio Interview “The...
The title of my talk this past Wednesday was “Divine Expression.” For me it was the culminating moment in embracing the concept of Arts Ministry. The music was powerful and got people up off their feet and spinning around. There was original artwork in the chapel and in the hall inviting viewers to engage....
I can hardly believe that my 3 year journey at Unity Institute and Seminary is nearly at an end. I will be graduating in less than 4 months. Overall, it has been an amazing experience. For 3 years I have studied: Ministry, Theology, Spiritual Counseling, the Bible, Christian History, World Religions, Homiletics, Teaching,...
I am so excited to announce that I will be facilitating an Arts Ministry program for youth at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City beginning in January!!! Children’s lessons will align with the topic that their parents will be exploring in the U-Nite Interspiritual Service, so families will have increased opportunities...
Have you ever noticed that the process of art making can teach us about life living? If you think about it, it makes sense. After all, life itself is a creative process. We are forever creating – we may just not be aware that this is what we are doing. From moment to moment,...
A wee bit of my background. I began my art/craft journey back in 1996 when I discovered quilting. I started very traditionally….following patterns in an attempt at making perfectly straight blocks that fit together just as they should. I quickly became very bored with following someone else’s pattern and also quickly realized that I...
This is my symbol, my “yantra” (my visual mantra) for 2014. This year goal setting is about deciding on my symbol for the year. The symbol of the arrow has been attracting my eye for months. The energy if the arrow helps you focus, take aim, and bring home exactly what you want....
For many artists, art and the creation of art are sacred experiences. The process of creation can be a meditation. A painting can be a prayer. This week I was asked to consider where I am the most aware of the presence of God. For me it is in meditation, in prayer and most...
I have always enjoyed showing this painting in different venues. Every time I do, I get to hear different interpretations of what “Follow Me Through the Woods” means to viewers. It seems to evoke strong emotional responses from people. Very rarely are people neutral on this particular image. Some find it comforting and...
