Imagine
Creativity and the Church
National Conference on Christian Arts in Helsinki 23.–25.4.2010, Church of Mikael Agricola
Artists need a place in the church, and the church needs the arts when seeking to reach the people of today. The key is found in a trusting relationship between the church and the artists, a trust which should be built and strengthened. The purpose of the Imagine event is to help the artists and churches to a relevant cooperation.
IMAGINE
- brings together representatives of churches and artists
- is a platform for connecting, dialogue and dreams
- strengthens the vision for the the arts in churches and in missions
- encourages artists in their Christian life and calling
- challenges the Christians to operate in the mainstream of culture
The main speaker is Tri Colin Harbinson.
Tri Colin Harbinson has worked as the Dean of the Arts at the Belhaven University in the USA. Born in Britain, Harbinson has been a significant torchbearer in many artistic endeavors in e.g. the States, China and Europe. He is a respected speaker and his worldview in faith, arts and the society inspires and challenges artists and church leaders around the world.
At Imagine: singer/song writer Nina Åström, composer Lasse Heikkilä, pastor Antero Laukkanen, singer/song writer Mikko Nikula, dancer Titta Tunkkari, theater director Antti Sevanto and Crescendo Finland. Pastor, singer/song writer Jim ja Anne Mills are the hosts. IMAGINE has been organized in Paris (2005) and Brussels (2007).
The seminar fee 50 e / 25 e (students) covers the lectures, performances and the seminars as well as the coffee time on Saturday
More information: imagine2010@creativeartseurope.org/ Outi Teye, +358 41 5405308
www.imagine2010.net
The cooperative organizations: Helsinki Dome Church, Agricola-project, Creative Arts Europe, The Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission, The Finnish Bible Institute, Crescendo Finland, Finnish Lutheran Mission, Majakka Church, Christian Arts Society, Christian Artists Finland and Production Agency Kristalli