Agape church before the fire Agape church after the fire

FIRST AGAPE ART FUNDRAISER hosted by Joe's Emporium Movement (free admission) On Ash Wednesday night, February 2004, a devastating fire destroyed most of the previously restored building. Since that day, First Agape has been actively seeking and collecting funds to restore the historical building with limited expansion for community ministry and bring an expanded place of worship for its members.                                      This Art Fundraiser brings: Local painters, jewelers, sculptors, and performers to showcase their original art work for viewing and sale. Participating ARTISTS: Garland Conner, Sr. photography Steven Bankhead, Jr. sculpture/wotercolor Lauren Shea Little mixed media Elena Berezyuk digital collage Ixi Blandon greenleaf photography Sarah Louise Chittenden oil Marcial Candido mixed media Mike Love jewelry Natalia Andreyeva mixed media Students of Joe’s Emporium Proceeds from this event will contribute to the restoration of the historical building of the Agape Church. Please donate online using secure connection: or via regular mail: Checks payable to: FIRST AGAPE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH C/O GARLAND CONNER P.O. BOX 7285 WOODBRIDGE, VA 22195 -7285