The 14 Stations of the Cross represent a series of significant moments in Jesus’ last day, beginning with his condemnation to death by Pontius Pilate, and ending with his body being placed in a stone tomb. Like many artists, we added a Station 15, “Jesus is Resurrected,” in order to complete the story.

Walking the Stations of the Cross, or “praying” them, is a traditional spiritual practice among Christians. It’s a practice that evolved so people anywhere could symbolically go on “pilgrimage” to the Holy Land and tap into the power of the location and the events that happened there.

By entering the story of Jesus’ last day through art we reflect on The Passion outside of the intellect. We involve our senses, our experience and our emotions.

“Im/migration: The Stations of the Cross” features original art pieces created during Lent 2012 by over 11 individual artists, organizations, and churches. This project was curated by Grace Commons, a welcoming community, centered in a generous and dynamic Christianity. (You can see photos of the art opening, Palm Sunday, 2012, here on flickr.) Station 15 was completed on Easter Sunday at Grace Commons’ community gathering for spiritual practice.

Grace Commons became a house church in 2015, and this Stations of the Cross series remains available for use online. It may be possible to bring this series to your church or art gallery. To explore possibilities, contact Nanette through Facebook Messenger.