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Methodist Church Displays 50 Modern Christian Art Pieces

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UNITED KINGDOM - A collection of paintings by some of the world’s finest artists drew a steady stream of visitors during its opening weekend. The Art and Soul exhibition at St Peter’s Church in Sudbury features a collection of more than 50 modern Christian art pieces dating back to the turn of the 20th century. The collection is widely regarded as one of the finest of its types outside the Vatican and is rarely seen in its entirety. Exhibition’s organiser Graeme Garden said people had been coming from far and wide to get a glimpse of the collection. “We have been very busy,” said Mr Garden, who lives in Sudbury and has been involved with the Methodist church his whole life. The exhibition is open every day from 10am till 6pm until August 21. [link]
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Ernest O. Britton said…
You have to love Methodists. In the 1960s, two Methodists decided to help other Christians to become more aesthetically aware and understand art and faith. They led the way in arranging for the purchase or commissioning works for the church art collection, without using church funds. The well-known artists include Graham Sutherland, Eric Gill, Elisabeth Frink, William Roberts and Patrick Heron, and most pictures depict scenes from the life and teaching of Christ. Note* this is the Methodist church in England and not the United States, but still. I love you've got to love the Methodists even more for this effort.
Fri Jul 22, 08:14:00 AM EDT
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