Help Us Set A Welcome Table
The vision of The Table by Artist Freiman Stoltzfus reflects the mission of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) and that of our partners at ELCA World Hunger to strive for a just world where all are welcome and fed.
This beautiful framed and signed original (acrylic on canvas) is offered for auction to benefit LAMPa on the occasion of our 45th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of World Hunger. We are grateful to Freiman for his incredible generosity of heart and spirit and for the opportunity to share his talent and vision with the world.
“I did this painting for the 2015 Mennonite World Conference in Harrisburg, PA. I especially thought of my father Gideon, who practiced lifelong, radical hospitality in ways that still surprise and humble me. At our table and inn, guests of all colors and creeds could be found from around the world: the rich and poor, the educated and the self-taught, people of faith and people of doubt. Creating this work reminded me of the best parts of my heritage, and that the practice of hospitality is a lifelong opening of heart, mind, and home.”
This vision echoes our own hope for building tables of hospitality, inclusion, and justice as we serve as church together, for the sake of the world God loves.
The online auction of the framed original (24x36") artwork will conclude at our Anniversary Gala and Celebration of Advocates on May 9. A limited number of signed fine art prints are also available for purchase.