St. John’s Mural Project based on the theme of racial justice and Micah 6:8:
He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Mission:
Over the summer, the racial justice, healing, and reconciliation team wrestled with creating inclusive and intentional platforms for racial justice within and outside of the church. As a group, we would like to invite the congregation to participate in creating a collaborative mural. In doing so, each participant will create an oil paint image of their understanding of justice. The mural’s theme is Micah 6:8, which reminds believers of justice’s theological and ethical importance. Micah 6:8 reads to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.””
What does Micah 6:8 mean to you? Rather than just talking about it, we invite you into a contemplative and artistic response by displaying your thoughts through words, images, or symbols.
Tips: Please do not worry about whether or not your canvas will align with others. This mural is fueled by creativity to illustrate diverse interpretations of Micah 6:8.
Materials:
● canvas paper (provided)
● acrylic paints
● Paintbrushes
● personal creativity
Week 1: Starting September 27, 2020
Distribution of materials.
Week 2: October 11, 2020
Host an outdoor painting day. (optional)
Week 3: October 18, 2020
Complete your canvas.
Week 4: October 25, 2020
Submit your completed canvas to St. John.
For further information, please contact Rev. Deacon Shancia (shancia.jarrett@yale.edu), Michele Sigg (mmsigg5@gmail.com), or Jennifer Brown (jeebrown99@gmail.com).
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