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March 2018 Forecaster: Tiffany Mosaics and Remembering the Forgotten

The Rev. Dr. Arthur Suggs

In this month’s Pastor’s Perspective, the Rev. Dr. Art Suggs reflects on a recent visit to the Tiffany Mosaics Exhibit at the Corning Museum of Glass.

Rev. Suggs writes,

“The Tiffany Studios had produced three different versions of The Last Supper (1897-1902), and the way they depicted the scene was somewhere between Leonardo da Vinci’s famous fresco and the painting of the same scene by Bartolomeo Carducci (1605).”

“Then Tiffany adapted the scene even more … Preserving tradition, Judas’ head is the lowest of them all … downcast … looking depressed. But what caught my attention was that his halo was drab as opposed to golden and glowing, and it was without his name.”

The Last Supper, circa 1897-1902, Tiffany Studios, Frederick Wilson Designer.

“In other words, here is a person that can and should be forgotten. There in the museum I just stared at Judas’ visage in the mosaic, thinking about what it means to be forgotten.”

“But here’s the other arresting detail…even Judas had a halo. Yes, it was very dull and in desperate need of polishing, but he still had one.”

“It’s important to remember. During Lent we remember the story of Jesus. We all remember lost loved ones, keeping photos or objects of theirs to constantly jog our memories.”

“It is important for us to remember, for in the mind of God none are forgotten.”

Read the full Pastor’s Perspective and other announcements and upcoming-event summaries in the March 2018 Forecaster (download PDF ).

Events

Seder Dinner Celebration for Maundy Thursday

This year is one of those years where Holy Week for Christians coincides with Passover for Jews ( Passover begins at sundown on Good Friday, April 3rd). In light of this, we will be hosting a (mostly) traditional Seder dinner on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30PM. The tradition at FCC over the last several years has been to have a Tenebrae and Communion Service on Maundy Thursday, but this year we will be celebrating Passover in much the same way that Jesus did with his disciples when they were observing Passover that later became know as the Last Supper.

This will be coordinated by Leslie and Pastors Art and Janet. We invite you to join us for Seder dinner and service in the Fellowship Hall. All you need to do is sign up as guests on the hallway invite so we know how many people to serve. Of course, if you have ever made matzoh ball soup or a good brisket, let us know!

This event has nearly reached capacity, so this event is only open to church members and regular attendees at this time.

For more information contact our office at 723-8981, Monday to Thursday 9AM to 3PM