Arts Ministry Monthly News

October 2010 Edition \| 97 Be Known Create Engage Arts Ministry Arts Ministry Blog Arts News Archiv e	Hi, This year we will examine what it means to allow the Gospel to change our hearts, our communities and our world. Beginning October 15th with our quarterly InterArts Fellowship we will explore six themes in which we'll root our discussions. The Artist as Disciple The Artists as Theologian The Artist as Creator The Artist as Servant The Artist as Cultivator The Artist and the Glory of God We invite you to join the dialogue this year through attending arts ministry events and posting responses to our blog (now updated weekly). Stay connected through this newly formatted newsletter which gives you upcoming vocation group dates and links to more detailed information. See you on October 15^th at InterArts Fellowship!
Jonathan Edwards Conference: October 23, Neighborhood Church will host a conference on Edwards' contribution to human identity and purpose, the place of emotions in authentic spirituality, and Christian engagement with culture. Email ncgv@ncgv.net to register. Join author Trish Ryan for an evening discussion, fellowship and hors d'oeuvres, on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM. She'll discuss her book, Memoir of Second Chances, an examination on how our culture perceives marriage. For more details and to RSVP please email carolinev coleman@yahoo.com. Culture Club: Movie at the Met The Culture Club creates opportunities for our congregation to learn about and experience the range of arts events that New York City has to offer. Join us on October 8 for an interview with Norman Jewison followed by his film Moonstruck.	Building communities of artists where they can know and be known by God and one another Vocation Groups OCT 18 - Actors Group OCT 27 - Writers Group OCT 28 - Arts Leaders Group OCT 29 - Filmmakers Group NOV 6 - Filmmakers Group NOV 11 - Writers Group View calendar for later dates Next Interarts Fellowship OCT 15 - For the Beauty of the Church (with Gordon Fee) Artists creating Christ-centered community, for the benefit of the Church and our city PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Join us, Thursday, October 28, at 7 PM for Legal Issues Artist Face. We will cover legal issues such as intellectual property, contracts, and business formation. ARTS EXHIBITION: UNVEILED FACES In Christ, artists are given freedom by the Spirit to unveil their work in hopes of sharing God's glory. Join us Friday, October 22 at 6:30 PM for the Opening Party. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Carol Griffin is a contemporary abstract painter who uses colors found in interior decor, fashion, and natural stone. She is also a figurative sculptor, working with stone as her primary medium. Currently, Carol is experimenting with more intricate patterns in her paintings and looking forward to displaying her work in the next Arts Exhibition: Unveiled Faces. Color, patterns, and texture have always been driving forces for Carol. She has enjoyed the programs of Redeemer's Center for Faith and Work for several years. Contact Carol. Leading the Redeemer congregation to engage with the art of NYC and with its artists, for the purposes of cultural renewal IN THE LIVING ROOM We are excited to be piloting a new program of InterArts Fellowship called, In the Living Room, a 7- week study further examining the above six themes with a committed group of 20 artists. This new series will take place in both the fall (Oct 26-Dec 14) and spring (Feb 15-Mar 29). For more information visit www.faithandwork.org/inthelivingroom REVIEW: WHY BUSINESS MATTERS TO GOD by: Katherine Leary Alsdorf Jeff Van Duzer's new book by this title (and an even more intriguing subtitle, And What Still Needs to Be Fixed), will be released next month. Van Duzer plunges bravely into the territory of economics, business and theology and lays out how we should think about business in light of the Biblical narrative. With a framework much like Redeemer's, he advocates a humble but hopeful posture of engaging in culture as Christians with the desire for its healing and redemption. This redemption is for institutions and businesses - whole spheres of culture - not just the individuals who work in them... Read Full Review 2010-2011 BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION Seeking for-profit, not-for-profit and arts ventures with a high potential for Gospel-centered social impact and growth & sustainability. Come to one of our Information Sessions on October 14th, 17th, or 21st. GOSPEL & CULTURE LECTURES - OCTOBER 24, 1:00PM* Come hear Jeff Van Duzer, a former partner with the international law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine and current Dean of the School of Business & Economics @ Seattle Pacific University, speak on Why Business Matters to God. Free. Hunter College Auditorium. Theology Matters. Work Matters. www.faithandwork.org/gospel&culture *We need volunteers to help with this event. If available, please email cfw@redeemer.com. Thanks! >> Top
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