Following Jesus Exhibition and Stanzas of Grace and Light Book

After months and years of creating

Inspired by my love of God

Then weeks of doubt and fear

Worrying it wasn't enough

I am finally pleased to share

This exhibition and new book launch

Following Jesus art exhibition and Stanzas of Grace and Light poetry book

In just a few weeks time my new book of Christian poetry, Stanzas of Grace and Light, will be available to buy from all good bookshops, directly from me if you'd like it signed, as a digital book and as an audio book.

Edited and published by the wonderful Ink Gladiator's Press, from hundreds of poems I've written over the years, this book features 52 poems that journey through the sacred milestones of the year—from the hushed cradle of Christmas to the triumphant joy of Easter and the fire of Pentecost. Whether you’re seeking the heart of Jesus or the comfort of the Holy Spirit, these meditative verses are designed to ignite your devotional life.

Reviews are starting to come in from pre readers:

"'Stanzas' features exquisite poetry and artwork to savour as we meditate on the Holy Trinity as she guides us through Christian seasons of reflection and celebration. Emma carefully and prayerfully explores themes of God, faith, adversity, and the diversity of creation. Her artwork complements her words, with her interpretations of the cross being especially captivating." MO

Jesus' birth, life as a refugee and teenager

At the very same time, and complimenting the book, my new exhibition Following Jesus launches in the Art Space at St Nicolas Church Earley.

Jesus' Ministry

"Over the last few years I have been developing a series of paintings about Jesus, primarily as a form of personal prayer but also as a way of sharing the gospels and encouraging faith conversations. Early last year I was asked to share online the 6 paintings and poems about Holy Week and Easter; I was inundated with requests from church leaders to share these with their congregations and gave permission for them to do this digitally. By the end of Easter over 600 churches around the world had shared at least one of my paintings and poems and were telling me how helpful they were. Encouraged by this response I have spent the last six months curating 17 of my paintings about Jesus to become the exhibition “Following Jesus”."

Jesus' death and resurrection at Easter

After spending a month at St Nicolas the exhibition will start a tour of churches across Berkshire, before travelling further afield around the UK. If you would like to host the exhibition in your church then please let me know.

Alongside the exhibition I have created an art book, a printed and digital Zine, greetings cards and A4 art prints which bring poems and prayers together with the paintings.

"God of Light" Art Print

Limited edition prints of the original paintings are also available to purchase.

And it doesn't end there. I am in the process of writing reflections for the paintings which will be available as audio or in print: and these will become a small group course for churches to use.

Please pray for me as these two huge projects launch, that they will be received well, that my energy will allow me to be present as needed, and that people will discover God in a fresh way through my creativity.