First Friday Concert Series - April 2023

The First Friday concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., has been moved to the second Friday of April, since the first Friday is Good Friday.

On April 14, Leigh Morris, an elder at the La Porte Presbyterian Church, will present “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord” at St. Paul’s. He will invite attendees to heed John Wesley’s advice about hymn singing: “Sing lustily and with good courage,” as they join with him in singing hymns of celebration, adoration, gratitude, and praise.

He will provide insights about the origin and significance of each of the four featured hymns. John Gouwens, Organist and Choirmaster at St. Paul’s, will be the accompanist. The program begins at 12:10pm and will conclude by 1 pm.

Final iconography update - 4/9/23

Our icons are finished and were displayed on Easter morning for a blessing. What a fun and challenging journey this has been. Thank you Pastor Kris for your faithful leadership.

Palm Sunday Worship, 4/2/23

What a glorious celebration of the Liturgy of the Palms and a powerful reading of the Passion narrative. Thank you Deacon Debbi for a moving sermon that reminds us of the Messiah Jesus was and is. Onward now to Holy Week and the challenging realizations of how humanity treated the Divine then, and perhaps now as well ...

Iconography Update - Almost Finished

We're almost done. One more work day, Maundy Thursday in the morning. It's so wonderful to have shared this experience with the group, and Pastor Kris. We intend to display them on the altar on Easter for their blessing!

Iconography - Week 3 Progress

This week we painted the skin tone and began working on highlights. We also finally had the words printed for the Ubi Caritas chant we’ve been learning. Fun times!

Iconography - Week 2 Progress

Week two - We added more yellow background paint, began the light blue background paint, colored Jesus’ garment red, and started on the lamb. This week, we used the blow dryers to assist with drying the paint between coats.

Iconography - Week 1 Progress

Week one - We traced the image onto our board, outlined the tracing with black acrylic paint, and applied the thin base coat of yellow. Next week we start with colors!