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Background and Purpose The Guild of Parish Artists is a collaborative effort between Simple Raiment Studio and the West Michigan Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and the Worship Arts. Developed in November of 2003, the Guild had it's initial hands on meeting/workshop in January 2004. The first newsletter followed in February of 2004. Since that time the mailing list has grown with each subsequent newsletter. The Guild is directed by Bryan Schneider-Thomas. Bryan is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. In addition to being owner and director of Simple Raiment Studio, he serves a parish part time. Bryan received a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary and has completed additional studies in Liturgical Design through the Institute for Liturgical Consultants. The Guild was developed out of a perceived need to provide support and instruction to individuals interested in producing liturgical art in the local congregation. |
Participation The Guild is participant driven. It is only as good as those who choose to participate. It is the premise of the Guild that we all have responsibility to participate fully in worship. The visual arts offer an opportunity for people to participate through placing their skills, passions, and interests into the service of worship. By also sharing those same skills, passions, and interests with the rest of the Guild, other individuals are encouraged to offer their gifts and countless congregations can be blessed by what is offered. Please consider participating actively in the Guild of Parish Artists by submitting ideas, suggestions, articles, opinions and art pieces. Sponsors:
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