The mission of the Sanctuary Arts Team is to:
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Support the pastor by helping to imagine and plan sensory-rich worship experiences, including music, visual arts, dance, theater, interactive activities, etc.
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Provide a place for brainstorming, collaboration, and creative worship design, encouraging experimentation in worship
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Planning worship for pastoral vacations and fifth Sunday services, hymn-sing Sundays, etc.
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Help the congregation live into its vision of intergenerational community by planning worship that is inclusive and welcoming toward children, youth, and families
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Help the congregation live into its vision for worship music, which includes:
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a variety of musical styles and instruments
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a vibrant, diverse, and thriving music program
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musicians of all ages and abilities
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music that reflects the congregation’s inclusive, progressive theology and social justice commitments:
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gender equity
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racial justice
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LGBTQ welcome (reflecting our Open and Affirming covenant)
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peacemaking, and environmental justice (reflecting our Just Peace covenant)
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