Thom Frerk’s art students are hard at work on a project that will enhance the Lenten experience for the whole church family. They are depicting, in media of their own choice, the fourteen “Stations of the Cross,” which will be on display in the entrance and gathering area prior to Holy Week.

Typically a Roman Catholic ascetic tradition, the Stations tell the story of the Passion of Christ from the moment he is condemned to die to the time he is interred in a borrowed tomb. Following and meditating on each station from first to last is a spiritual pilgrimage intended to heighten our awareness of Jesus’ suffering.

FUMCAH members and friends will be able to view the displayed pieces from March 20 through Easter. I hope you’ll bring others to see the finished work. I’ll see you in church.

Rick Carlson, Interim Pastor

HOURS:

• Monday, March 18, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Tuesday, March 19, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Wednesday, March 20, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Thursday, March 21, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Friday, March 22, 4:30pm-7:30pm

• Sunday, March 24, 9:00am-11:30am

• Monday, March 25, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Tuesday, March 26, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Wednesday, March 27, 9:00am-1:00pm

• Thursday, March 28, 9:00am-1:00pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm

• Friday, March 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm

• Saturday, March 30, 9:30am-1:30pm

• Sunday, March 31, 9:00am-11:30am

A labor of love recently completed by student artists at First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights will be on display during the two weeks prior to Good Friday in the church’s gathering area.

Each member of a multi-generational art ministry led by church member Thom Frerk, chose to depict one “Station of the Cross” using a variety of media including oil and acrylic painting, stained glass, quilting, woodwork, watercolor, textiles, paper-making, paper-shaping and collage. A special feature sound installation is also planned for the exhibit.

Although it is not a common element in the Methodist tradition, the Stations of the Cross is a fourteen-step spiritual pilgrimage through the passion of Christ, from the moment he is condemned to die to his interment in a borrowed tomb. By sensually absorbing each image and meditating on its implications, worshipers can experience the depth of Jesus’ love and sacrifice.