Worship + the Arts
The Donald Gallery
The well-traveled space between South Church’s sanctuary and Fellowship Hall serves as popular Rivertowns gallery representing local artists. The Donald Gallery is named for its founders, longtime South Church members and artists Robert and Elizabeth Donald. Their first exhibition, in 1982, was of missing children. Since then, local painters, photographers, sculptors, and even a fiber artist have shared their unique views of life, the world, and self.
The Donald Gallery is curated by Donna Thompson with additional help from Gina Bratter. It displays approximately six shows each year. View this year’s shows!
To learn more about the Gallery, or to inquire about a show, please contact the South office at: office@southpres.org
Music
Music at South is eclectic and rich. From classical to global to gospel to pop rock to indie rock to musical theater – we do it all! We believe music expression changes people at their core; lifting them closer to God through deep ritual and experience. New members of our adult choir are always welcome. The two requirements are that you like to sing and that you can be at South Church at 8:30am on Sundays for pre-service rehearsals in the sanctuary. Music programs at South include:
Year Round:
Adult Choir
Special Occasions:
Children’s Choir
Teen Girl Group
Back-up band for various performances
String Quartets
World Drumming Group
Mother’s Day music from kids and teens
Brass Quintets
Interested in knowing more? Contact Amir Khosrowpour
Sermons
Margery Rossi, ordained as an Interfaith Minister at The New Seminary in New York City, holds a Master’s in Religion and Religious Education from Fordham University. Her message builds on the stories of our past while contextualizing them in current culture in creative and innovative ways. Margery sees sermons as an open dialogue between the Bible and the needs of our congregation and community. Join us on our spiritual journey.
Worship & The Arts Working Group
At South the arts are integral to our experience of embodying who we are as a community of faith. We use all forms of music, dance, story, drama and ritual experience to deepen our understanding of our faith. From Taize, music, and meditation services, special arrangements of pop/rock, to the use of visual art and creativity and much more, South celebrates the performing arts as a pathway to a rich, spiritual journey.
Our Working Group meets weekly – join us! Contact Anne Day.
