All Saints Orthodox Christian Church Presents Open House

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31:
WHAT: Revealing the Mystery of the Orthodox Christian Icon
WHO: Master Iconographer Erin Kimmett
WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2026
*10am-12:30 pm: Free Presentation and Demonstration on the Eastern Orthodox tradition of icon painting – Open to the Public
*1–2 pm: $15 Hands-on Icon Gilding Workshop – Pay at the Door* (Space is limited for the workshop; please check the website – www.salinaorthodox.com -- for availability)
WHERE: All Saints Orthodox Christian Church, 2818 Scanlan Ave., Salina, KS 67401

Erin Farha Kimmett, a renowned Antiochian Orthodox iconographer who painted some of the icons in the All Saints temple, is returning to offer two iconography workshops on October 31st. At 10am, open to the public, is a fascinating presentation on how an icon becomes an icon. This will conclude at 12:30pm. Then, at 1pm, there will be a second, hands-on workshop to learn about gilding icons.  This workshop will cost $15 and the participants will each go home with an icon. SPACE IS LIMITED.  Register online for this workshop at SalinaOrthodox.com. Payment at the door.
Erin Farha Kimmett was trained in the Greek Cretan School of Iconography nearly 35 years ago. In her Norwood, Massachusetts, studio, she researches and prayerfully paints icons according to holy tradition.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1:
WHEN: 4 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2026 (Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Day)
WHAT: A Nativity Concert: “God Is With Us in Image and Song” – with a Reception Following
WHO: St. George Cathedral Choir from Wichita, Kansas
WHERE: All Saints Orthodox Christian Church, 2818 Scanlan Ave., Salina, KS 67401
COST: FREE – the public is invited

The Open House at All Saints Orthodox Christian Church in Salina, KS, will host a FREE CONCERT at 4pm on Sunday, November 1 st . Open to the public, this concert will feature the St. George Cathedral Choir from Wichita, Kansas, under the direction of Chris Farha. The Choir will present
selections of Orthodox Christian music in preparation for the Nativity of our Lord. This is a unique combination of sound and sight, as images of selected Icons will be shown during the concert with commentary. A reception follows with a discussion about the music and the iconography featured during the concert. And there will be an opportunity for visitors to connect with All Saints parish priest Father Chad Hatfield and learn about the Orthodox Christian faith.

QUESTIONS? Email salinaorthodox@gmail.com OR call Father Chad at 914-364-0219.