Unity Projects

LU ONE’s Unity Projects celebrate the creativity and talents of Liberty University students by providing opportunities to shine in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways throughout the year. From artistic showcases to friendly competitions, these events bring the campus community together while offering students the chance to win prizes and recognition for their skills.

Past Projects

Unity in Lights 2024

In partnership with the the Studio and Digital Arts program, LU ONE hosted Unity in Lights. The art installation competition was a celebration of biblical unity and the message of Christ.

A total of 10 Christmas tree art installations were created by 20 talented artists, with students Ariana Murphy and Marie Shumaker taking first place. The trees were displayed in the DeMoss lobby where visitors were invited to reflect on the hope and joy of the gospel while enjoying s’mores, hot chocolate, and the impactful ambiance of the holiday season.

First Place: Ariana Murphy & Marie Shumaker

Art Brief: Everyone Has a Story. Some people are rich while others are poor. Some people live easy, comfortable lives while others live a life of toil and labor. Some people are joyful and full of life while others are grieving and lonely. Some people are healthy and young, and others are aged and sickly. There are differences in age, gender, and ethnicity all around the world. It seems impossible for anyone to be united as one.

This tree is based on the passage in Galatians 3:26-28, “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Jesus Christ and what He did for each of us on the cross is what unites all of us together, no matter the differences.

Second Place: Timothy Soboleski and Tyler Dailey

Art Brief: Just as these mirrors may have scratches and imperfections, we too carry our own sins, scars, and flaws.

Yet, despite all of this, God’s uniting love for us remains constant and unwavering. He is the ever-forgiving God, offering grace no matter our imperfections.

WITH GOD WE ARE ONE!

With God We are One Sketch (PDF)

Third Place: Sara Castillo and Kate Fricke

Art Brief: For the first annual LU ONE Unity in Lights competition, our given prompt is “Unity in the Body of Christ.” While brainstorming we wondered, “What is more unified than all of humanity worshiping Christ at the end of the ages?” From there our tree was born.

Our tree is inspired by Revelation 4 and 5, which detail the worship that happens before the throne of God. The united church is present, God’s appointed elders, God’s heavenly angels and creatures, and the rest of creation itself, all crying out to God giving him the glory he deserves. The conquering King opens his special scroll, and all of the universe cries out with joy, for the Messiah is now returning to finish evil once and for all.

We wanted to showcase that glorious moment when every creature, no matter how great or small, bows before the throne of God. All of creation participates in worshiping the King, who is above all and worthy of it all.