Bathed in Light

About the Book

Diane Osby Peterson¡¦s Bathed in Light tells how her church congregation¡¦s artists, artisans, and craftspeople„ofrom needleworkers to metalworkers„obecame kindred souls as they overcame obstacles and encountered new ones in a 40-year mission to bring artistic beauty, Christian symbolism and, above all, God¡¦s light into their dark and barren sanctuary. Churchgoers and perennial students of art and religion will find this story of Peterson¡¦s revival of the Christian Art Guild enlightening and inspirational. ¡§Diane Peterson brought together a group of women to create art works that brought rich images and art pieces into being¡Kalways done in beautiful design, color, and meaning. Her book gives a glimpse into this invaluable ministry at Prince of Peace¡K¡¨ „oThe Rev. Philip Gangsei, founding pastor of Prince of Peace (1957-1987) ¡§Diane Peterson¡¦s Bathed in Light shows congregations and pastors how the Spirit is at work in the world of sacred art¡Kloving members of the Art Guild¡Kbrought a marriage between Scripture and art, fidelity and grace¡K I am grateful for the creative and faithful work of (Diane Peterson) this servant of God and urge you to be ¡¥Bathed in Light¡¦.¡¨ „oThe Rev. Dr. Howard Wennes, Ret., recently served as interim president, California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California; is a former pastor of Prince of Peace.

About the Author

Diane Osby Peterson has dedicated much of her adult life to volunteer work as artist, founder, and director of the Christian Art Guild at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Phoenix. During this time, she and her architect husband, Jack, raised their three children and now have five grandchildren. Diane and Jack have traveled worldwide to learn from historic houses of worship. They have homes in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and Durango, Colorado.