Green pastures, still waters, shadowed places, the table - the images of Psalm 23 are accessible to all ages across generations. Embodying the rhythms of Psalm 23 is the guiding theme for Kerrie's sabbatical (April 17th - July 17th). Through the generous gift of the Lilly Grant, you too are invited to experience the rhythms and images of Psalm 23 through art workshops, community events and a retreat. Explore the opportunities listed here as together we seek to love and follow the Lord as our Shepherd.

view the FPC Psalm 23 online art gallery

all-church retreat

November 10 - 12

Get away with your church family for a weekend of rest, play, creativity and reflection. We will explore what we have discovered through Psalm 23 together.

Join us on Zoom for any of the retreat sessions:

Friday, November 10th @ 7:45pm
Group Worship and Reflection - Who is the LORD who Shepherds us?

Saturday, November 11th @ 9:45am
Group Worship and Reflection - Wonders along Paths of Righteousness

Saturday, November 11th @ 6:45pm
Group Worship and Reflection - In the shadows, You are with me.

Sunday, November 12th @ 10am
Worship Service - At Home in the House of the LORD

click to join us on Zoom

Resources:

online retreat guide PDF

finger labyrinth PDF

past events:

all workshops take place after church in The Commons
Join experienced artists in exploring the rhythms of Psalm 23 through dance, music, poetry, or print making. If possible, register here soon to help us plan for lunch.
Poetry Workshop with John Freal
May 7 | 11:30am-1:30pm | The Commons
We will be using the connexions - the verbs - of Psalm 23 as a basis for writing poems in words and colors.
Dance Workshop with Sarah & Penny
May 21 | 11:30am-1:30pm | The Commons
Join us for a time of movement and exploration through Psalm 23. We will consider the ways God leads us through the various seasons of our lives, whether still waters or valleys of the shadow. Dance and movement provide so many opportunities to connect with ourselves and others as we reflect on God's goodness and mercy. Lunch provided.
Song Workshop with Rob Veith
June 6 | 11:30am-2:30pm | The Commons
Anyone who likes singing or music is welcome to join us for a meditative experience of the Word with a creative musical response. Please bring a Bible and a musical instrument, even simple ones like a shaker or toy piano. Don't have an instrument? Your voice will be all you need! Lunch provided.
Print Making Workshop with Nicki Lang
June 11 | 11:30am-1:30pm | The Commons
Exploring the text and images of Psalm 23 through the medium of block printing. We will be using speedy-carve medium and water-based ink to print images on paper. Lunch provided.

After church during Café Pres
Join us after church to work on art interpretations of the next month's Psalm 23 verse. These are short and fun gatherings with minimal instruction for anyone to explore a new or familiar medium.
Please email photos of your creations to creative@fpcbellingham.org to be shared with others.
for April | Collage [Psalm 23:1]
for May | watercolor [Psalm 23:2]
for June | photography [Psalm 23:3]
for July | fabric [Psalm 23:4]
for August | recipe share! [Psalm 23:5]
for September | digital art or free choice [Psalm 23:6]