faitharts
a community
- where faith meets the arts -
our spark & start
Faith Arts Founder
Narnia on Waikiki Beach, songs around campfires, and the words of Francis Schaeffer sparked a lifelong yearning to entwine my art with my life in Christ.
Faith Arts began in 2018 when Lorenda and a fellow artist started a small Niagara gathering of poets, painters, writers, actors, and a photographer, exploring the connection between faith and the arts.
In 2022, the initiative expanded into an inter-church resource with global reach, offering practical resources, showcasing artists worldwide through gallery prints, and featuring local artists with original work.
Today, Faith Arts is expressed through online resources, curated exhibitions at her local church gallery, mentorship for artists and church leaders, and inspiration for artists to open gallery walls in their own churches and spaces.
Future plans include developing resources to help Christian leaders easily integrate the arts into their ministries.
Is there any pleasure on earth as great as the circle of Christian friends by a good fire?
C.S.
Lewis
- Matt Heard -
Founder of Thrive
said to FAITH ARTS
You're doing a beautiful and significant work.
Theologian and Philospher
The Christian is the one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars.
Lorenda felt privileged to meet up with artist and speaker, Mako Fujimura, where he personally affirmed our Faith Arts ministry concept, encouraging us to continue in our vision.
- Makato Fujimura -
Culture Care
. . .turn ideas and experiences into
imaginative worlds for sheer enjoyment. . .
expand the scope of our empathy.