Art For Faith’s Sake
Dear Friends,
Greetings as we begin a new season of beautiful music on the Art for Faith’s Sake concert series! From thrilling concerts to services of worship featuring a variety of talented musicians, this year promises a full calendar of inspiring and engaging live music in the wonderful acoustic of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
We invite you to explore the many exciting events ahead, and we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm. Your dedication truly sustains everything we do, and we are so thankful for your role in our mission.
Your financial gift will ensure the vitality of our artistic and liturgical traditions. Our series is fully funded by its contributors, like you, and does not receive funds from the church budget. All funds help cover the costs of hiring guest artists and fostering artistic relationships in Largo, Clearwater, and beyond.
Your support allows us to share the transformative gift of music, which brings joy and inspiration to so many lives. I look forward to seeing you at an event this season!
Click here for our concert lineup!
PS. We welcome your contributions to our concert series fund. If you are interested in giving, visit tinyurl.com/AFFSgiving and select Art for Faith’s Sake.
Shawn Thomas, DMA
Director of Music & Organist, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Artistic Director, Art for Faith’s Sake
2025-2026 CONCERTS
Sun, October 19, 2025, at 3pm
Cerus Saxophone Quartet
Emerging as one of the most compelling chamber ensembles of their generation, hear both new music as well as timeless repertoire performed by four saxophones.
Sun, December 14, 2025, at 7pm
Lessons & Carols with Santa Lucia Procession
A service of worship followed by the telling of the story of Santa Lucia and cookie reception. Festival choir, organ, handbells, and Baroque trio.
Sun, January 18, 2026, at 3pm
Astralis Chamber Ensemble
Hear this dynamic ensemble in their second appearance on the series in a concert titled “A Musical Offering” featuring one of the last compositions of J.S. Bach, the magnificent Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering and other works by Telemann, Geminiani, CPE Bach, and Marianna Martines.
Sat, January 31, 2026, from 8am-8pm
Hymnathon: Twenty Years of Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Join Shawn Thomas on the bench as we celebrate this landmark anniversary of our hymnal. We’ll sing one stanza of all 654 hymns. Come when you can, leave when you must!
Sat, February 14, 2026, at 6pm
Dinner & Hymn Sing
A spaghetti dinner is served in the parish hall, followed by an old-fashioned hymn sing with dueling pianos. Tickets ($15) are required and will be available in January.
Sun, February 15, 2026, at 3pm
Three Organ Spectacular
Featuring Seth Bott, John Lowe, and Shawn Thomas. The Festival Choir performs Charles-Marie Widor’s Mass for Choir and Two Organs, along with other music for three organs. Featured organs provided by Central Music (Clearwater, FL).
Sun, March 31, 2026, at 3pm
Arcostrum
Praised as “a first-rate ensemble among the new generation of performing artists,” ArcoStrum is a trailblazing violin-guitar duo hailed for their creative concert design, on-stage charisma, and innovative programming.