A story is a way to say something that can’t be said any other way . . . You tell a story because a statement would be inadequate.
Flannery O'Connor


Annual Events





Lectures

Our lecture series brings in local and international speakers to help us restart long-neglected conversations about the place of aesthetics in Church culture, and the Christian in secular culture. We hope to challenge and inspire both artists and lovers of the arts to grow in their appreciation for beauty and for the ways that human creativity reflects Divine artistry.


Special Events

Throughout the year, we host more intimate community events, such as house concerts, poetry readings, reading groups, and other special events.  Stay tuned for event announcements by joining our email list.

Event Calendar




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March 2024

The St. Matthew Passion: A Listener’s Guide

J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (1727) is a profound meditation on the Lutheran understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ and especially his atoning death. It’s also undoubtedly one of the most important works in the history of music. A performance led by the 20-year-old Felix Mendelssohn in March 1829 initiated the whole modern movement to appreciate Bach especially and Baroque ... Read More
16 Mar
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1505 Crownsville Rd. Crownsville, MD
April 2024

A Defense of Poetry: storytelling within the bounds of verse

Katrina’s talk will not demystify the art form; rather, she will show poetry’s role through abstraction, impression, expression, and even performance as a means of glorifying paradox. That same paradox at the heart of the Gospel is what breaths within the lines of great poetic works.   Katrina Atsinger is an Adjunct Professor of English at the United States Naval ... Read More
20 Apr
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1505 Crownsville Rd. Crownsville, MD
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