Members of the Fellowship commissioned Interfibers Design Gallery owner and artist Wendy Carpenter to create this wall sculpture for the sanctuary. The work, titled “Birch Tree Triptych”, incorporates natural found objects including birch twigs and birch bark. It was woven using the tapestry technique in the Mormon inlay pattern.
The tapestry celebrates the Unitarian Universalist seventh principle…
“Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”
Permanent Art Collection
The permanent art collection includes:
- “Branch Lights” by Angela Lensch is the most recent addition to our permanent collection.
- “Birch Tree Triptych” created by Wendy Carpenter celebrating the Unitarian Universalist seventh principe: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”.
- “Song of Songs” bronze sculpture by Louis Smolak.
- Wood carving of Chalice, the international symbol of Unitarian Universalism by JoAnn Thomas.
- Bronze oil lamp chalice by Arizona sculptor Mordecai Roth.
- Stained glass windows by Jane Delcarson and John Blake.
- Framed calligraphy piece “Famous quotations on ‘Peace As Opposed to War’” by Jane Delcarson.
- Also on display is needlework of the Rhenberg stained glass window in the UU Church of Rockford, in Rockford, Illinois (photo below). It was created by Margaret Johnson as a gift to the Rev. Cynthia B. Johnson on the occasion of her ordination. It is one of only three copies in the world and depicts all major world religions.
Monthly Art Exhibits
Monthly art exhibits in many mediums featuring the work of UUFDC members, friends, and local and regional artists are featured in the Gallery, open to the public during and after Sunday services, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM – 2 PM. For information on exhibiting call Julia Bresnahan: 839-2606.
Steinway Grand Piano
Steinway grand piano selected for UUFDC by internationally known pianist, the late John Browning.