It appears that my enthusiasm for Icon writing was not contagious-yet. We have postponed the Icon Writing class that was to begin this Saturday until possibly sometime in June.

However, we will have on Saturday, April 22nd, an Introduction to Icon Writing hosted by Melise Fahti from 10:30 am to 12 noon. I want to emphasize that Icon writing is a contemplative practice, a practice of prayer, and one does not need to be a painter. An Icon is not painted, it is written. Similar to pushing a pen or pencil across a sheet of paper to convey a thought, Icon writers push and pull little lakes (Petite lochs) of water across outlined boards and watch an image appear from the layers of pigment. Icon Writing is not just making art, but a spiritual discipline and a form of prayer.

My vision is to have icons by parishioners celebrating our new space one day soon. If you have even the slightest interest in contemplation and creation, please join Melise on April 22nd in the parish Hall of St. Francis.