• St. Alban’s, just a few blocks from Isabelle’s home, was the first parish that she joined after converting to Christianity in 1993. She eventually became a member of the neighboring National Cathedral congregation, but St. Alban’s remained a happy and comforting place for her, and Isabelle continued to maintain close relationships with fellow parishioners whom she had met during her many years there.

    The exhibition is being held at Satterlee Hall, a large space adjacent to the church, where countless community activities take place, including free weekday lunches for senior citizens in need of a hot meal. The hall is also used for rehearsals by the city’s Choral Arts Society, an organization that was dear to Isabelle’s heart. The rector at St. Alban’s, Rev. Deborah Meister, felt that bringing the uplifting spirit of the birthday words and colors to those who use Satterlee Hall regularly might be an exhilarating and powerful experience for them as much as for exhibition visitors.



    Satterlee Hall, St. Alban's Parish