First, thank you for your Chicago prayers. We made it back safely and one student even made it to the "Top 12" in Prose/Poetry Interpretation.
Our parish is doing something lovely this year:
St. Nicholas Creative Arts Festival
All adults, teens, children, and friends are invited to participate. The theme is St. Nicholas' love for the poor and for children. We are encouraged to express our reflections in a creative form. Here's the schedule:
Friday, Dec. 5
6 pm: Great Vespers w/ Artoklasia
Saturday, Dec. 6
9am: Orthros
10:00 am: Divine Liturgy
11:30 am: Potluck brunch with Art Exhibit
Photography
Painting
Drawing
Sculpture
Collage
12:30 pm: Oratorical and Awards Presentation
Poetry
Creative Essay
Storytelling
Speech
Price of Admission for the Festival:
1 can or box of food for the needy
Such a lovely idea! I think that's a great way to get the kids excited and inspired.
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Congratulations, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Awesome! Good job!
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ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I wish our parish were a little larger so we could try it....as a dramatic artist, I'm just not sure where my talents can be used in Orthodoxy....of course, they get plenty of use homeschooling my 10 children...lol....
ReplyDeleteAt any rate, please post more about this event! I would love to hear a description of how things went and what was shared!