The story of Holy Week/Easter told through the art of Los Angeles artist John August Swanson graces the sanctuary through this Lenten season.

Noted for his finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original prints, Mr. Swanson has works displayed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, The Art Institute of Chicago, London’s Tate Gallery, the Vatican Museums’ Collection of Modern Religious Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, among others.

The exhibit is open Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m., and by appointment for groups and individuals Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.; call the church office to make an appointment.

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