Our own Gerald Saldo will host the Opening Reception for his photography show, Capturing Humanity, on Sunday, July 9 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. This exhibit will run through July 30th and is open on Sundays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and on weekdays by appointment through the office.  Additional prints will be available at the reception. After spending 40 years behind movie cameras, he has returned to his first love – still photography, but with a twist.

 

For this show Saldo has selected works from his ‘Pixelism series,’ these photos come directly from his camera. All the works in the show were done without filters and or compositing; Saldo refers to them as “Digital Originals.” Sharpness and focus rarely come into play, it’s all about color, shape and form. In order to achieve a Compressed Watercolor feel, Saldo uses Low Resolution combined with high digital zoom—this helps smear the colors. Many of the images were captured from three miles away. Saldo often discovered interesting compositions with binoculars; he then lined up his camera with a fluid head tripod. He says, “With a fluid head, I am able to move smoothly, constantly composing, rapidly releasing the shutter, feeling the passion, hoping for that magic moment when I know I have captured humanity.

 

Contact Our Art Director, Beverly Alison for further info about this show or about exhibiting on our Art Wall. 

 

The Board of Directors will be holding a special full-board meeting rather than an executive committee meeting to move forward the selection of a ministerial candidate and whether or not to include an RE Assistant position in our 2018 budget.  

Rev. Rebecca's Portrait Unveiling Reception

Sunday, May 14 at 12:30 pm

Forbes Hall

All members, friends and their families are invited to join Reverend Rebecca, local clergy and colleagues for the unveiling of her “official portrait” taken by our own Alice Hall. Following the unveiling, all are invited to enjoy a cake and champagne reception.

 

Rev. Rebecca's last service

Sunday, June 4 at 10 am (one service starts)

Please note that this will be the beginning of our one service summer schedule. There will be refreshments for all, and a bouncing house for children, in the courtyard after this service.

 

 

 

In consultation with our minister, we are continuing the Heart and Soul services, now led by Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson. With singing and instrumental music, statements and questions, silence and sharing, we’ll explore this month's theme of what it means to be a Community of Transformation.