St. James 15th Annual Flower and Liturgical Festival

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This depiction of Noah’s Ark in colorful flowers and crafted animals was created by parishioners at St. James Episcopal Church and arranged in front of the altar during the Flower and Liturgical Festival.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This display depicting the theme “The Beauty of Music” was created by parishioners at St. James Episcopal Church for the 15th annual Flower and Liturgical Festival on June 23 and June 24.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Liturgical Arts of St. James include the vestments and altar hangings used in worship services.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This display features mountains, lakes and streams in a beautiful floral arrangement.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The beautiful display depicting “Cats in the Garden” was featured during the Flower and Liturgical Festival last Friday and Saturday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This display themed "Birds" was arranged beautifully at the St. James Episcopal Church Flower and Liturgical Arts Festival.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A floral arrangement detailing "Plant Earth" was featured at the Flower and Liturgical Festival.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This colorful floral arrangement features mosses and lichens.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Important facts about Honeybees were on display at St. James Episcopal Church.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. "Butterflies and Metamorphosis" in a floral arrangement was able to be viewed during the festival.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This display gives information on how Bees lead to a prayerful life.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. "Friends are the flowers in the garden of life" and friends gathered at St. James Episcopal Church for the 15th annual Flower and Liturgical Arts Festival.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A colorful harvest was displayed at St. James Episcopal Church last Friday and Saturday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. St. James Episcopal Church was decorated with beautiful flowers and floral displays for the 15th Annual Flower and Liturgical Festival.

Photo courtesy Tim McCabe. Sharyn McCabe’s original acrylic painting entitled, “Trey Mountain” is featured in her exhibit, “Sunrise, Sunset” at the opening of the flower show.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Judy Cathey gives a special demonstration during the festival and speaks to the crowd about her love for floral arranging. She said her inspirations come from nature and Ikebana style of design. This piece is entitled “Kiss Rejected.”