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Church gets new mural

A local church recently underwent a bit of a transformation. Tsawwassen United Church has unveiled a mural for the chancel area of its sanctuary. Rev.
Tsawwassen United Church
Tsawwassen United Church recently unveiled a new mural.

A local church recently underwent a bit of a transformation.

Tsawwassen United Church has unveiled a mural for the chancel area of its sanctuary.

Rev. Dan Kirkegaard said the area was looking a little worn so several weeks ago discussions began around what could be done to spruce it up. Cleaning or just replacing the fabric would only be a temporary solution.

"We figured, let's do something permanent," he said.

And the idea for the mural was born.

Kirkegaard said it was around the same time the church's 50th anniversary stained glass window was being prepared and the idea was that the mural could also add beauty to the sanctuary.

Kirkegaard said he was also inspired by the work of Maple Ridge artist Jason

Craft, who has recently completed murals at some local schools.

A committee was formed to brainstorm ideas and presented Craft with a number of scriptural ideas.

The result was a waterfront scene that speaks to both the Tsawwassen area as well as many themes from the bible.

The mural has also inspired the church to create an event to foster and promote creativity and dialogue between art and faith. Transformation: Conversations Between Art and Faith is slated for Sept. 6 to 8. Kirkegaard said the event would include a display of artwork from local artists, a large community canvass as well as guest speakers.

Any local artists interested in showing their works can contact the church at 604-943-2911 or Rev. Dan Kirkegaard at 604-838-1267.