The Way of the Cross is a free community event that will be presented in the sanctuary at Carrollton First United Methodist Church on April 10 at 3:00 P.M. It is a program designed for reflection and meditation on the Cross in preparation for Holy Week. Participants will hear readings based on the Stations of the Cross. Organ music and visual art will be central to the experience.Â
Organists Tony Childers, Rev. James Kimmel, and Dr. Dawn McCord will share contemplative musical selections in response to the readings used in the service. Clint Samples has selected meditative pieces of visual artwork to enhance the readings.
The concept for this service of meditation and reflection was generated by Dr. McCord who shared the vision with local organists Rev. Kimmel and Mr. Childers. Mr. Samples was quickly brought into the discussion to draw on his expertise in visual art.
Dr. McCord currently serves as interim organist for Grace Lutheran Church, the Rev. Mr. Kimmel is Worship Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Mr. Childers is Minister of Music/Organist at First Methodist Church, and Mr. Samples is Professor of Art at University of West Georgia.
