Webinar Recordings
“Places For Celebrating The Sacrament Of Penance (or Reconciliation or Confession Or Whatever!)” by Robert Kropac
Our Webinar Topic: Most people will be familiar with the space called a “confessional,” but I would like to explore the richness of the Rite (Order) of Penance, with a bit of history and theology, to imagine how we might best celebrate the meaning of this beautiful encounter of a Christian with saving grace in […]
“Kinetic Paintings on Silk” by Juanita Yoder
Description: Painting on silk offers dynamic flowing color for devotional, liturgical, and commemorative applications. Imagine art that moves with the music and softens the space. Attendees will learn the process of commissioning a project and the creative and technical steps involved in creating the paintings from start to finish. Examples of installation techniques, and various […]
“Sacred Space, Body, Movement and Worship” by John Thomas West
Webinar Description: What does it take in worship environments to support embodied prayer through ritual liturgical movement, sacred dance, or theater? John Thomas West, Artistic Director of the Valyermo Dancers, shares insights into the historic foundations of movement and theatre in Christian churches and discusses ideal conditions needed for professional dance, theatre troupes, and diverse […]
“Accessibility: An Equivalent Experience” by Robert Habiger
When discussing accessibility often the first thought is the building’s physical access. For places of worship and devotion not only is it a moral duty to physically accommodate all people, it is equally important to psychologically welcome all. Human experience is shaped by how a space is designed. Built of Living Stones contains four paragraphs […]
“Holding the Holy: Vessels for Liturgy” by David Philippart
Webinar Description Pass the basket. Pour the pitcher. Empty the basin. Fill the bowl. Kindle the flame. Lift the plate. Raise the cup. Give God thanks and praise. Give God thanks and praise. The liturgy requires vessels. And ever since human beings began making vessels for daily living in history’s dawn, utility has borne artistry. […]
“Within and Without: Installations in Sacred Space” by Sukey Bryan
Sukey Bryan is a professional fine artist whose work includes the creation of artworks for liturgical use. Using the architecture of a particular sacred space, she designs large temporary installations, as large as 40’ long or high, using images of natural elements. Bryan has created photographic, ceramic, chalk, painting and shrinky-dink installations, solo and huge […]
“Church Organs – Selection, Design, Location, and Layout Considerations” by Scott R. Riedel
Description: The organ is an instrument used for centuries to help express our faith in liturgy and song. There are a great many types of organs available, and a host of options for the selection and design of instruments. The objective is to assist worship space architects and planners in designing functionally and acoustically appropriate […]
“Illumination of the Church” by Jason Foster
When it comes to utilizing newer technologies in the modern church, it seems that there is a constant struggle between what is needed to move forward and what is felt or perceived as needing to be preserved. Whether a change in lighting technology is needed to meet the safety requirements of a space, is […]
“Seasonal Fabric Art” by Pam Hardiman