About Us

Welcome to The Christian Gift!

If you’re like me, you’ve searched for unique, personalized gifts to commemorate occasions like baptism, confirmation or graduation in a spiritual way – only to find that there is often little to choose from. The approach of another family baptism...and the accompanying hunt for a religious-oriented gift that I could personalize...was the impetus for the development of these products and this store.

Whether you’re looking for a personal gift, or your congregation would like to honor a milestone such as an ordination anniversary or recognize service to the church, we’ve got some great ideas for mementos that will stand out from the rest. We know you’re looking for a gift with a personal touch; that’s why we specialize in unique items, many of which you won’t find anywhere else.

The designs are all original; you'll see that many of our items may be personalized especially for the recipient.

How are we differrent?

This is a small operation of quality work based out of my studio. The wall art and jewelry are created by hand, one at a time.

When you purchase a piece of inspirational art, for example, the image is processed for you in my digital darkroom. I cut the mats, and I mount and finish the work. I wrap it and pack it for shipping. Nothing is mass produced in a factory. When you place an order with The Christian Gift, I'm the one who administers it; I handle it personally from the moment it's received until it ships. If you call or email the store with questions, I'll be the one on the other end. You are not a number, you're a customer...and you're purchasing something unique.

We hope you enjoy our gifts as much as we enjoy designing and making them! 

Rebecca Metschke
Founder
The Christian Gift 


About The Artisans/Designers

Kathy Herold
Kathy has been studying and producing art for most of her life. She works in various media, including watercolor, oil, pastels, acrylic, and pen and ink. Kathy is also a muralist specializing in children’s theme room designs. Though primarily self-taught, she has studied at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and the University of Hawaii in Hilo. She lives in suburban Chicago.

Rebecca Metschke
Rebecca is a photographer specializing in landscape images. A native Chicagoan (Go White Sox!), she moved to New Hampshire in 1994 and has been crisscrossing the state, hiking its many trails with photographic gear in tow, ever since. A member of the North American Nature Photography Association, she does the majority of her work in New England. Her images are featured in the book The Third Day: Inspiration From the Magnificence of the Natural World. You can view more of her work at www.rsmphotography.com 

Diane Kirkup
Diane is a New Hampshire-based artist whose jewelry designs are the perfect blend of art and inspiration. Her chosen medium is designing unique jewelry of sterling silver, semiprecious stones, pearls, glass, and Swarovski crystals using colors and textures that are influenced by the shifting of the seasons. She works out of her studio located in the peaceful setting of Melvin Village on picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee.