ARTS & MISCELLANEOUS
 

Carry Me
by Tim Lowly

Brian Volck in the on-line blog “Image: Art, Faith, Mystery” writes: “Lately, I’ve been reading some works at the intersection of theology and the impaired body. As a physician trying to live as a Christian, thatís where I spend much of my professional time. While I treasure idealized portrayals of the human figure in classical and Italian Renaissance art, I, like you, perhaps, am an imperfect body in a suffering world. In my life and work, I experience pain and suffering less as a brutal shattering of perfection than a familiar, often ironic companion - Here’s where I find the work of (21st century) visual artist Tim Lowly so compelling. His daughter, Temma, who appears frequently in his paintings, has a constellation of impairments Lowly never disguises. - Lowly lovingly places his daughter in contexts which neither idealize nor demean her.
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Faith-Related Links & Blogs

(Blogs are like on-line journals kept by individuals with the addition that they are often interactive.

Often visitors may comment on entries and create discussion. These sites are not related in any way to First Congregational Church and are provided only as a way to provoke thought on faith and faith issues.)

Philocrates (commentary on liberal religion and politics)
Image:Art, Faith, Mystery
BuildingBridges
Faith Stories

thecampbell chronicles
Killing the Buddha
Emerging Church Blog
Soul Gardeners
Ragamuffin Minister
Blog.Culture and Faith.com

UCCTruths
(critiques of UCC policies and actions, particularly those of
Natl. Office)

Church Albums

The most recent photo albums are at the top of the list:

Rag Dolls 2 Love Sewing Bee - February 2006
Youth Group Work Trip to Hawaii - August, 2005
Vacation Bible School 2005
Memorial Service Receptions for:
Herald Yule 1941-June 6, 2005
Fred Dukes 1920-June 8, 2005
Family Retreat - May, 2005 Emmanuel Heights Camp
Scenes from 2004 Pilgrim Sunday
Dedication of new Cross Windows
Administrative Council Meeting August 23, 2004
Youth Work Trip to Heifer Ranch in Ceres CA (Aug 1-6,2004)
Planting Trees and Flowers at Thomas/Habitat House July 31, 2004
Ice Cream Social and Vacation Bible School’s Last evening”*
Vacation Bible School 2004
Habitat Build July 10, 2004
“Sermon on the Mound” May 9th, 2004
Oodles of Poodles and the “I Love Show” celebrating Valentine’s Day
Midnight Miracle
(Christmas Play 2003)
PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY
REAL BUDDIES’ EASTER EGG HUNT
Choir Party - June 14th

Card given to Jenell in presenting a window in her name
First Congregational Church Sanctuary
viewed from Stockdale Road
Choir rehearsal
The Oak Tree in back<br />
Play area - for Sunday School and Child Haven Nursery