John Bell, Artist-in-Residence

During the week of October 15, John Bell from the Iona Community in Scotland was a guest artist-in-residence at the seminary. During the week he worked with students to lead chapel each day, met with worship classes, and led workshops both at Auburn Seminary and Advent Lutheran Church. Bell moves easily between leading congregational songs, preaching, conversation with a congregation, and liturgical action.

Watch the video of some of the highlights of this week's services and post a comment. More about John Bell, the Iona Community, and Wild Goose resources can be found at the Iona website.

video by Patricia Santiago and Kyle Carnes
editing by Patricia Santiago

Black Madonna

On Wednesday, September 26, the Black Women's Caucus led a wonderful chapel service meditating on the Black Madonna Art Exhibit. (For more information on the exhibit click here.) The processional service allowed the community to move around the room focusing on individual works as we were led by songs, poems, prayers, and reflections.

Watch the video clip below for an overview of moments from the service and post a comment.




Video by Kyle Carnes and Patricia Santiago
Editing by Patricia Santiago

The service is led by
Terri Baxter
Kímara Blackman
Alla Renee Bozarth
Raina Edwards
Brenda Ford
Kim Harris
Star Jackson
Joy Newsom
Danielle Parish
Lobi RedHawk
Judith Scott
Yvette Wilson,
Judith Scott

M. Roger Holland II directs the Gospel Choir