During our season of Lent, from February 18 - April 4, 2026 we'll consider a powerful truth: we are God’s MASTERPIECE—created with intention, beauty, and purpose. Our theme verse is Ephesians 2:10,  “For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

All through Scripture we see God as Artist and Creator — breathing life into dust, painting sunsets across the sky, weaving grace into broken stories, and making all things new, shaping our world and lives with love and grace.this Lent, we want to not only hear that story — we want to see it.

On Good Friday, we will create a special MASTERPIECE Exhibit — a sacred gallery filled with artwork from the people of First United. It will be a space to reflect on God’s creation, Christ’s redemption, and the transforming work of the Spirit through the gift of creativity. This will be a sacred and inspiring space where our church family shares how God’s creation, redemption, and transforming power has spoken to them through art.

We are inviting everyone—artists, hobbyists, creatives, and anyone who has ever felt inspired—to participate. And when we say art — we mean far beyond the paintbox. Photography. Video. Quilting. Woodworking. Sculpture. Jewelry. Poetry. Digital design. Music. Fabric. Metal. Baking. Furniture. Found objects. Simple sketches. Elaborate pieces. If it reflects God’s creation, renewal, Easter hope, or transformation through faith — it belongs in this exhibit. You don’t have to call yourself an “artist” to participate. If you’ve ever felt inspired, curious, or nudged by God to create — this invitation is for you.

Every piece will become part of a collective masterpiece—many voices, many gifts, all pointing to the One who makes all things new.

Because April 3 will be here before we know it, now is the time to start dreaming, praying, and creating. Whether your work is simple or elaborate, what matters most is that it flows from a heart responding to God’s grand design.

More details on how to submit your artwork are coming soon. For now, begin asking God how He might want to express His story through you.