Arts & Culture

Each of us brings elements of our own cultural experience when we gather as a community. Through music, visual arts, culinary celebrations, and so much more, we believe that arts and culture are vital threads in the fabric of our communal life. Our worship gatherings, performing artist concerts, art shows, classes, and retreats all draw on creative energy as a form of spiritual practice. In fact, innovation and creativity are highly valued here.


We aspire to cultivate a community that naturally attracts individuals who are eager to express their own creativity or who delight in appreciating the creative expressions of others. Our community canvas is alive with a diverse, energetic population—full of people who are both interesting and deeply interested.

Art Gallery

The Gallery at St. Asaph’s showcases the work of local artists throughout the year, with exhibits that change monthly. Our gallery, located in the Parish Hall, offers an inviting venue for artists and serves as a welcoming gathering space for the entire community. Art openings at the gallery are lively and engaging events, further strengthening the bonds of creativity and community that we celebrate.

Four colorful artistic portraits hanging in a row inside an ornate, stone-columned church, positioned behind a metal cross.
A diverse group of people gathers in a vaulted gallery space with framed art on the walls to socialize.

Classical Music

At St. Asaph’s, classical music finds a natural home. Our beautiful Gothic Revival sanctuary offers an inspiring setting for both worship and concert events. The flexible seating creates an intimate atmosphere for smaller ensembles, while the acoustics invite listeners into a deeper connection with the music. Regular guests such as The Kairos Trio and The Monteverdi Quartet, along with many others, bring the rich sounds of classical music to life in our sacred space.

A church interior with a gathered audience seated on wooden chairs facing a performance area near a stained-glass window.
A conductor leads a student orchestra performing on musical instruments inside a historic stone church.

Music on the Porch

Join us the last Friday of each month from May to September for a lively gathering of community and music! Local musicians bring a variety of styles—from jazz to folk and more. Bring a lawn chair, pack a picnic, and join us from 7–9 p.m. at the Rectory.

A stone cottage porch with hanging plants and warm lights, featuring people dining at tables on a wooden deck.
A small band plays music on the front porch of a stone building for a seated audience on a sunny day.
People watch a live band perform on the lighted porch of a historic stone house at dusk.

Choral Music

Our Parish Choir is a choral ensemble made up of professional section leaders and parishioners. This community welcomes everyone to join in strengthen their own musicianship and help to draw out the spirit in each of us. Rehearsals take place on Sundays at 12 noon, following the morning service, with a brief warm-up each week at 9 a.m. before the liturgy. All are welcome!

A choir rehearses in a stone church, led by a conductor standing with their back to the camera.

Our Youth Choir is an opportunity for our younger members to join in the joy of choral singing. Rehearsing one afternoon a week during the school year and this choir sings monthly during our 10 a.m. service. Students grow in musical knowledge and confidence while enjoying the joy of singing together.

We are delighted to host visiting choirs who share their talents and music in our church. These gifted ensembles bring fresh voices and new perspectives, enriching our worship and connecting us through the universal language of song.

A pianist plays a grand piano inside a church, accompanied by a choir in the background and a conductor leading them.
A choir performs on an altar in a stone cathedral, with a seated audience viewing them from wooden pews.

In the Gallery

Mixed-media collage featuring Japanese-style figures, a goose, floral elements, and a mountainous landscape under a sun.

Layla Wa -PASSAGES OF TIME

April 5 (Easter Sunday) through May 3, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Passages of Time presents Layla Wah’s multimedia collage work, rooted in the spirit of “wabi sabi”—a quiet return to simplicity, balance, and the beauty of the natural world. Using elements such as handmade paper, tree bark, dried petals, seeds, and found objects, her pieces weave together organic materials with paint, ink, and gold leaf to create layered visual narratives.

Wah’s work is both evolving and contemplative, reflecting nature at every scale—from the intimate to the expansive. A lifelong artist, poet, and writer, she brings decades of creative exploration to this exhibition, where visual art serves as a grounding counterpoint to her literary life.


Bringing Your Culture to Share with Our Community
At St. Asaph’s, we welcome everyone to enrich our experience of God by sharing elements of the cultures that bring them meaning. From our annual Island Fling celebrating members with Caribbean roots to parishioners sharing their cultural dishes during coffee hour and potlucks, each tradition adds richness to our communal life. Every culture present here helps deepen our faith and broaden our understanding. We invite you to share yours with us.

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