What is Art in Unity?

Mission

The mission of the Art in Unity Ministry is to inspire personal and communal spiritual growth through the collaborative process of creating and celebrating art.


We Believe:

  • That art can deepen our relationship with God, through expressions of faith and wonder in all forms.
  • That art can and should connect us with one another through increased understanding and an appreciation for difference.
  • That collaboration among church ministries and programs through art, strengthens all church programs.
  • That opening our doors to the broader community through artistic creation and events makes us a more welcoming and affirming church.
  • That we all are blessed with the gift of creativity.


Art Exhibit: Nothing to Hide

NOTHING TO HIDE: Mental Illness In The Family, a touring photo-text display created by the award-winning Family Diversity Projects of Northampton, Massachusetts is scheduled to be featured at The Congregational Church of Middlebury, March 1 - 31.


NOTHING TO HIDE provides people coping with mental illness and their families an opportunity to come out of the shadows and into the public eye. The compelling stories of children, siblings, parents, grandparents and extended family members demonstrate strength, courage, integrity, and accomplishment in the face of adversity and stigma. Mike Campbell, pictured in the exhibit and who is Jaime’s dad says, "Living with mental illness is a struggle and a real test of your faith, but getting through it provides that the human spirit can survive."


This powerful and moving exhibit travels nationwide to mental health centers, hospitals, high schools, colleges, universities, corporations, libraries and faith houses in an effort to help dispel harmful stereotypes, myths and misconceptions about mental illness. NOTHING TO HIDE consists of photographs by Gigi Kaeser and text from interviews conducted by Peggy Gillespie and Jean Beard of people living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depression, and other serious brain disorders.


FREE! All are welcome!


Art in Unity

...challenges us to enhance our spiritual life by creating and viewing art in many forms. The purpose of this mission is to express, challenge and deepen our worship.

 

Art in Unity programs lead members of our church family of all ages to create and share their art-making with each other as an integral part of worship and praise in our faith community.

 

Art provides a way of connecting with God that goes beyond words. 

Meditative Drawing

Beauty and relaxation can be found in the practice of creating a calm arrangement of simple repeated patterns. Using pen and paper and a variety of mediums you will find inspiration in nature and everyday designs.


Look at instructional videos here.

Our Wilderness Journey

Members of the Spring 2020 Meditative Drawing class created some wonderful projects...

  • Butterflies

    The butterfly reminds us of the possibilities of rebirth and renewal.

  • Prayer Circle

    Hymns contain all the words we need to write a prayer.

  • Earth Day

    What is the word we have for our earth today?