Church will show local artworks

St Luke's Anglican Church in Woy Woy will soon begin exhibiting the work of local artists.

According to the Reverend Penny Jones, the exhibition of works was a great way to support the local community and its talented artists.

"A group of committed parishioners have been working hard to organise a space within the confines of St Luke's Anglican Church for local artists to exhibit their work," Ms Jones said.

"St Luke's has been serving the community on the Peninsula since 1912.

"We became an independent Parish in 1945.

"We are always looking for new and innovative ways of serving our local community and our parish.

"The original church is now used as the Peninsula Environment Centre and our current church was built in 1975.

"It provides a bright and airy space for our parishioners to worship.

"With ample wall space to exhibit we have decided once again to support our local community by offering local artists a space to exhibit their works."

Ms Jones said a small commission from the sale of artworks would go towards the parish.

"With the ever growing creativity on the Peninsula and always a shortage of exhibition space we hope this will benefit both the artist and our need to raise funds to support our parish," Ms Jones said.

"We will be exhibiting works for a period of three months and then renew the exhibition to allow a variety of artists a chance to join us.

"Our first will be of a series of Season of Creation exhibitions.

"Where Earth meets Sky and will be launched on October 3, from 3pm.

"The event will begin with a formal welcome by the local indigenous community member Kevin (Gabby) Duncan accompanied by dancers as well as a performance by the Peninsula Choir.

"Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park will also be joining us to share information on native flora and fauna.

"We also look forward to being joined by local members of Gosford Council and Parliament.

"On Sunday, October 4, we will be holding a ceremony for the Blessing of the Animals after services for the celebration of the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi.

"The events hopefully will fulfil our desire to play our part in supporting and forming a closer bond within our community."

Press release, 5 Aug 2009 Susie O'Donnell, St Luke's Anglican Church Woy Woy