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Docent-led Tour of Symbols and Art: Sunday, September 21

 
Join us for a docent-led tour of the symbols and art of Arborlawn on Sunday, September 21 from 9:20-10:00 a.m. Rick Price will lead this tour. Please meet at the Welcome Kiosk in the Lower Commons. To reserve your spot, please contact Karen White-Dacy.
 

Many meaningful symbols adorn Arborlawn's Sanctuary and Lower and Upper Commons areas. Docent-guided visits allow participants to form meaningful connections with works of art through close viewing and interactive experience including group discussion.
 
These tours encourage critical and creative thinking. Through careful observation, analysis, and description, an appreciation is fostered for the old and new treasures acquired throughout Arborlawn’s rich 100-year history. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour.
 
If you are visiting alone, with family and friends, or with an organized group, you’ll find that our friendly, experienced guides are entertaining as well as informative.
 
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Docent-led Tour of Symbols and Art: Sunday, May 18

 
The next docent-led tour of the symbols and art of Arborlawn is Sunday, May 18 from 9:20-10:00 a.m. Rick Price will lead this tour. Please meet at the Welcome Kiosk in the Lower Commons. To reserve your spot, please contact Karen White-Dacy.
 

Many meaningful symbols adorn Arborlawn's Sanctuary and Lower and Upper Commons areas. Docent-guided visits allow participants to form meaningful connections with works of art through close viewing and interactive experience including group discussion.
 
These tours encourage critical and creative thinking. Through careful observation, analysis, and description, an appreciation is fostered for the old and new treasures acquired throughout Arborlawn’s rich 100-year history. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour.
 
If you are visiting alone, with family and friends, or with an organized group, you’ll find that our friendly, experienced guides are entertaining as well as informative.
 
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Docent-led Tour of Symbols and Art: January 26

 
The next docent-led tour of the symbols and art of Arborlawn is Sunday, January 26 starting at 9:30 a.m. Rick Price will lead this tour. Please meet at the Welcome Kiosk in the Lower Commons. To reserve your spot, please contact Karen White-Dacy.
 

Many meaningful symbols adorn Arborlawn's Sanctuary and Lower and Upper Commons areas. Docent-guided visits allow participants to form meaningful connections with works of art through close viewing and interactive experience including group discussion.
 
These tours encourage critical and creative thinking. Through careful observation, analysis, and description, an appreciation is fostered for the old and new treasures acquired throughout Arborlawn’s rich 100-year history. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour.
 
If you are visiting alone, with family and friends, or with an organized group, you’ll find that our friendly, experienced guides are entertaining as well as informative.
 
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Docent Tour on September 22 to be led by Rick Price

 
Rick Price will lead a docent tour of the symbols and art of Arborlawn on Sunday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. Please meet at the Welcome Kiosk in the Lower Commons. To reserve your spot, please contact Karen White-Dacy.
 
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Stories in stained glass

 
From Karen White-Dacy: The people of Arborlawn are blessed to be surrounded by gorgeous stained glass. Did you know the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel glass tells the stories of the Annunciation, Abraham, Moses, Ruth, David, Job, the major prophets, and the minor prophets? If you have not taken the opportunity to experience this breathtaking art, schedule a docent tour today. Our trained docents are eager to share with you.
 
If you're interested in learning more, arrange for a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and schedule a tour today.
 
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God's perfect number

 
From Karen White-Dacy: On the lower level of the Sanctuary, did you know that there are seven sections of pews to remind us of God's perfect number? In Hebrew, seven is "shevah," from the root which means "to be full or satisfied or have enough of." These seven sections serve to mark the seven days of Creation. But, more importantly, they remind us of God's satisfaction with Creation and God's resting on the seventh day. They are also illustrative of God's admonition to set aside a seventh day of the week for Sabbath. 
 
Interested in learning more? You can take a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and schedule a tour today.
 
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Carved in wood, cast in bronze

 
Did you know that the sculpture on the marble base entitled "Hope" was first carved in wood and then cast in bronze? Did you know that the Thorwaldsen's Christ statue met with a weather-related calamity in its clay form? Arborlawn's docents know these things and more! You can take a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and schedule a tour today.
 
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Symbols Tours by Docents: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

 
Did you know that as a reminder of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Arborlawn Cross is set into pew ends every three pews? The wood in the pews recalls the wood used in building the ark, the ship that bore God's children to safe harbor after the long rains and flood.
 
Do you want to know more about this and other symbols at Arborlawn? You can take a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and arrange a tour.
 
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Our Sanctuary: the form of a ship pointed northward

 
Did you know that the exterior of Arborlawn's Sanctuary takes the form of a ship with the bow pointing northward? It serves as a reminder that God pilots us safely each day of our lives and provides safe harbor from the storms of life that we experience. It reminds us that this place called "Sanctuary" is a safe place for all people.
 
Do you want to know more about this and other symbols at Arborlawn? You can take a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and arrange a tour.
 
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Arborlawn Cross unique to our congregation

 
Did you know that the Arborlawn Cross is unique to our congregation? Within it, the vine and the branch compel us to continue to tell the story of salvation, our love of our Savior, and our dependence on God. "I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit because apart from me, you can do nothing." (John 15:5). The Gospel story is Christ's, but the story of faith and journey is unique to each believer. Thus, we are to be mindful of the mission to go and tell the story of Christ.
 
Do you want to know more about this and other symbols at Arborlawn? You can take a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and arrange a tour.
 
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Arborlawn's Tower Light a beacon of witness

 
By Karen White-Dacy
 
Did you know the Sanctuary's Chancel area features a three-sided north skylight? The natural light bathes the worshiper, symbolic of God's love and presence which washes over our lives. To the passerby on Arborlawn Drive, the Tower Light is lit much as a lighthouse, a beacon of witness of faith to Fort Worth and our community. During high holy days, the light shines in liturgical colors marking our journey through the church year. Do you want to know more about this and other symbols at Arborlawn? You can take a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and arrange a tour.
 
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Arborlawn's Sanctuary organ: the proud heritage

 
Did you know Arborlawn's Sanctuary organ features pipes from our mother church, Central Methodist, and from our two pre-merger congregations, Overton Park and Westcliff United Methodist Churches? The twelve chests holding the pipes in the Chancel represent the Twelve Tribes of Israel and the Twelve Prophets of the Old Testament. Do you want to know more? You can learn fascinating facts like this by taking a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and arrange a tour.
 
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Arborlawn Cross Medallions part of symbols tours

 
Did you know the two Arborlawn Cross Medallions, located at the east and west entrances of the Lower Commons, are constructed of stainless steel, brass, black granite, emerald pearl granite, and white marble? You can learn fascinating facts like this by taking a Symbols Tour led by Arborlawn's team of Docents. Read more and arrange for a tour.
 
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The Triquetra explained

 
Did you know the Triquetra has been used by Christians as a sign of the Trinity since the Celtic Revival of the 19th century? The Triquetra is created with an unbroken line reminding us of God's everlasting love and promise of eternal life of the believer. Located in the Lower Commons, the Central Medallion is composed of the Triquetra set over an image of the earth with longitude and latitude markings. How do we know this? A docent told us! If you would like to learn more about the symbols of Arborlawn and take a tour, visit ArborlawnUMC.org/tours.
 
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Sanctuary Docent Tours available by appointment

 
We welcome you to experience a Docent Tour of the Arborlawn Sanctuary. Docent-guided visits allow participants to form meaningful connections with works of art through close viewing and interactive experience including group discussion.
    
Led by trained volunteers, these visits encourage critical and creative thinking. Through careful observation, analysis, and description, an appreciation is fostered for the old and new treasures acquired throughout Arborlawn’s rich 100-year history. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour.
    
If you are visiting alone, with family and friends, or with an organized group, you’ll find that our friendly, experienced guides are entertaining as well as informative.
    
Reservations are required by contacting the coordinator, Karen White-Dacy.
 
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Docent Tours available by appointment

 
Arborlawn's Sanctuary and Commons areas have many intriguing symbols, and you can take a guided Docent Tour of those symbols by appointment. The Docent Tours program now has a page on the Arborlawn web site. Visit the page today to read more and make a reservation.
 
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Sanctuary Symbols Tour on May 20

 
On the third Sunday of this month, Marge Becker, Pam Horton, and Yvonne Ryan will be available to lead you on a journey to learn about the symbols in and around Arborlawn's Sanctuary.
 

Please meet in the Lower Commons at 9:45 a.m. on May 20. Do you belong to a group beyond our doors that would enjoy a tour? Karen White-Dacy would be happy to make that happen.
 
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Sanctuary Symbols tour this Sunday, April 15

 
On the third Sunday of April, Peggy Hardegree, Rick Price and Roberta White will be available to lead you on a journey to learn about Arborlawn’s symbols.
 

Please meet in the Lower Commons at 9:45 a.m. on Apr. 15. Additional tours can be arranged by contacting Karen White-Dacy.
 
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New paraments: a special thank you

 
By Ben Disney
 
The beautiful gold paraments depicting the Arborlawn Cross now displayed on the Upper Commons area were designed, created, and given as a special gift to Arborlawn by Charles and Nancy Chick, Beverly Canon, and Mackilee Martin. We also wish to express our deep appreciation to Carole Smith who was involved in the project as well. The paraments now frame the entrance to the Balcony of the Sanctuary and are prominently displayed on each side of Thorwaldsen's statue of the resurrected Christ. We are grateful to those who labored in love to give such a beautiful gift to the people of Arborlawn.
 

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Docent tours begin Sunday, Sept. 18

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 18, docents will be available at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings to share their knowledge of the symbols in Arborlawn's new Sanctuary. Other times are available by appointment. We invite you to explore and learn more about these wonderful treasures. To schedule your Sunday School group or any other group, please contact Karen White-Dacy.
 

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