Experience The Saint John's Bible
As The Saint John’s Bible resides with us, it is also traveling around our county and beyond; on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m., it will be in the Grace nave, where individuals and groups can come spend time with the volume – read, contemplate, share, or simply sit and meditate. A docent will be present to talk about the history of the Saint John's Bible, techniques used, and to help with interpreting an illumination.
The Saint John's Bible Workshops
The Saint John's Bible - Traditional Techniques, Saturday, October 4
This workshop shares fascinating information about the traditional techniques used in the creation of The Saint John's Bible. Why were techniques such as writing with a feather quill, writing on vellum, using century-old ink stick, gently laying on gold leaf so important to this project?
This workshop will be held in the Undercroft (beneath the sanctuary) of Grace Episcopal Church and will begin at 9:30 and go to 11:00. There will be a coffee hour prior to the presentation. This workshop is open to anyone in the community who would like to attend.
Questions: Contact Joanne Robblee (770-714-6206 or joannerobblee@gmail.com)
The Saint John's Bible - Progression from Pentateuch to New Testament, Saturday, October 11
This workshop will share how there is a progression from the Pentateuch and the Old Testament that leads very naturally into the New Testament. The symbols, history, & metaphors of light, deliverance, killing of the Passover lamb and many more find fulfillment in the New Testament. The illuminations shared will focus on so much that is contained in the Penta-teuch. A picture is worth a thousand words!
This workshop will be held in the Undercroft (beneath the sanctuary) of Grace Episcopal Church and will begin at 9:30 and go to 11:00. There will be a coffee hour prior to the presentation. This workshop is open to anyone in the community who would like to attend.
Questions: Contact Joanne Robblee (770-714-6206 or joannerobblee@gmail.com)
The Saint John's Bible - Children's Workshop, Saturday, October 18
In this Season of Creation, we invite children from ages 5-10 years to celebrate God’s Creation of our good earth in a children’s workshop on October 18 from 10am-12noon. We will hear the words of the Creation from The Saint John's Bible and see the illuminated illustration, then create our own tributes to the earth, sea, and sky, and all that has been given to us. Special attention will be given to God's gift of animals through a reflection on the work and ministry of St. Francis. We invite the children to bring their stuffies for a special blessing at the end of the workshop. Parents are invited to stay and participate as well, with or without their stuffies. Refreshments will be served.
Questions: Contact Phyllis Hugg (pjhugg2017@gmail.com)
The Saint John's Bible - The Committee for Illuminations and Texts, Saturday, October 25
This workshop shares fascinating information about this amazing 21st century Bible. During the development of The Saint John’s Bible, the Committee for Illuminations and Texts provided informed, extensive, and valuable information to the illuminators. Learn about this process and participate in an exercise that replicates this process in creating an illumination for Noah’s Ark & the Flood.
This workshop will be held in the Undercroft (beneath the sanctuary) of Grace Episcopal Church and will begin at 9:30 and go to 11:00. There will be a coffee hour prior to the presentation. This workshop is open to anyone in the community who would like to attend.
Questions: Contact Joanne Robblee (770-714-6206 or joannerobblee@gmail.com)
