Episcopal Artists Engage with Baptismal Covenant Questions in New Exhibit "Baptism is a sacrament situated on the borderland between Church and world, to paraphrase theologian F. D. Maurice, where the world might enter Church. God is at work saving the world. Baptism is what such salvation looks like, and it binds the baptized to the work of God's reconciliation." The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith Address to Diocesan Convention, Nov. 2017 The Bishop's Task Force on Baptism is exploring ways to elevate and energize our understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism and what it means for each of us in our daily lives. One project is an art exhibit that visually interprets the questions and answers found within the Baptismal Covenant. Episcopal artists in this Diocese were invited to participate by creating a new work in response to one of the eight questions asked in our Baptismal vows. This exhibit includes those eight works along with the artist's statement about the piece. The exhibit will debut in the nave of Christ Church Cathedral during Diocesan Convention on November 17. Parishes will be able to borrow this exhibit for display in the coming year. Details and an application form are available on the diocesan website at www.diocesemo.org/ivingmybaptism.
Baptism and the Trinity Mary Drastal, artist Will you strive for justice and peace among all peoples, and respect the dignity of every human being? My painting, Baptism and the Trinity, is a portrait of one of my former students. She was a refugee from Europe. Her family settled in St. Louis to make a life for themselves in a safe community where they were respected and free from violence. I taught Nancy for two years
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