I was there by invitation from AMIS, the Association for Music in International Schools. I was invited to be the guest conductor for the European high school honor choir (they spell it the American way) last March in Poland. I wasn’t yet cleared to travel internationally, so they postponed and held it this year in Germany.
I am so glad it… Read more
In recent years, people in the West have felt confused and have had to rethink the role of Christianity and the church in society. We have seen ultra-right movements (such as those observed in our southern neighbors) that represent themselves as Christian while performing very questionable actions. As a reaction, others conclude that these actions are what Christianity is and are ready to blame the faith for all that is wrong. I believe the ideas and statements raised by this exhibition offer an alternative explanation of what Christianity truly is, especially… Read more
Dr. Olga Sobkovych Curatorial Statement
Thank you to everyone who has made this exhibition possible. And thank you especially to Payman Doddress, my ESL teacher here at the church. He is the editor of everything written, even this speech! So, any mistake I make in English is his fault!
As I stand here thanking everyone who’s done their bit, I remember it all started with thanksgiving, too! My first… Read more
I’m delighted to tell you about an upcoming art exhibit at our church. “The Passion of Christ in Times of Adversity” won’t just hang on our walls. It will adorn our worship space during holy week. “Art for art’s sake” has its place, but this is art for worship’s sake.
Its curator, Dr. Olga Sobkovych, and one of its artistic contributors, Olha Tkachenko, have been worshiping at our church for a year or so. As you might have guessed from their names, both are… Read more