Meet Luz
Ciao! My name is Luz Galusha-Luna and I hail from Gilbert, Arizona. Even though I live in the heart of the desert, I have a distinct preference for colder climates, discovered while living in Switzerland where I studied and painted Francis Schaeffer’s old kitchen at L’Abri. I’m the art director for my church, Sovereign Grace Church—which is just a fancy way of saying “the chick in the back office who makes stuff”. On the side, I’m a photographer, snapping pictures of life as I encounter it. When working, I’m usually accompanied by the typeface Helvetica, trees, music from cold places like Iceland and Seattle, and a French press full of freshly roasted coffee.
When not engaging with the good and beautiful things of life, I’m preparing to join the church plant in Peoria, Arizona this summer. My heart becomes impassioned for evangelism through hospitality and good conversation (I’m a firm believer that Jesus and a home-cooked meal go hand-in-hand). I take great delight in seeing the gospel shared in everyday life, be it painting a wall or cutting up vegetables for dinner.
My role here is active participant. My job is to get you guys excited about NEXT. You can keep an eye out for some artsy-fartsy posts about plugging into NEXT before and during the conference, crazy fundraising ideas, creative ways to pray for the conference, and a guide on talking to strangers.
PS. My freak talent is untying knots and I am deathly afraid of carousels.
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Great to meet you, Luz! Your job sounds wonderful.
Your mention of music from Iceland suggests to me that you are a fan of Sigur Ros, so I approve of you. In case you were concerned.
I am curious, however, which artist(s) you had in mind when you mentioned music from Seattle.
I have to ask…why are you afraid of carousels?
I have to confess… I missed the carousels comment at the end until Ricky asked the question, and now I too am curious.
Well, Brian and Ricky, I might have watched a few too many “Twilight Zone” episodes as a kid. I mean whose idea of fun involves spinning around in circles to monotone circus music? And have you seen the teeth on those “horses”??
As far as Seattle music goes, these days I’m tuned into folks like Fleet Foxes, Rosie Thomas, and Damien Jurardo.
Luz,
Thanks for being on the team! And I just have to say that you have, hands down, the coolest name. Seriously. It sounds like an indy band. Luz Galusha-Luna. Someone should use that. I might start a band.
Thanks, Josh! That’s the coolest compliment I’ve ever gotten about my name ever! (Believe it or not, I’ve got a few extra names too!)
Hi Luz. My necklace was in a knot today…wishin’ you were here. ;o)
Jennifer, bring all your knotted jewelry to Next. I will be happy to restore your necklaces back to their intended glory.
Luz, it’s awesome to see you on here. I’m a good friend of Bonnie’s, and I got all excited when I saw your profile! Please know that you and the rest of the Peoria church plant is in my prayers.
Hey, anyone who is into French pressed fresh-roasted coffee has got MY approval…. is there any other kind? What is most fun is exploring coffees from many of the different origins. Doing it “right” one can actually taste the difference between Ethiopian and Kenyan, and even between the different regions within Guatemala or Brasil. I too noticed your name… looks spanish in origin to me. Light, moon…..