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
2026-2027 CONCERTS
Sun, November 1, 2026, at 3pm
The Phantom of The Opera
The 1925 classic silent film will be played on the big screen featuring organist Tom Helms playing his original score on the Austin pipe organ.
Sun, December 13, 2026, at 6pm
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.
Wed, January 6, 2027, at 6pm
Epiphany Feast of Lights
Commemorating the visit of the wisemen with readings, prayer, and song.
Wassail Party to follow.
Sun, January 17, 2027
Cavatina Due
This Chicago-based duo is comprised of Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagić, is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost flute and guitar duos.
Sat, February 6, 2027, 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 7, 2027, at 3pm
Three Organ Spectacular
Featuring Seth Bott, John Lowe, and Shawn Thomas. The Festival Choir performs Louis Vierne’s Mass for Choir and Two Organs, along with other music for three organs. Featured organs provided by Central Music (Clearwater, FL).
Sun, March 6, 2027, at 7pm
Richard Elliott, organist
Come enjoy an evening of organ music performed by the Principal Organist for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.