The Anglican ran a short article about the mural in the Children's Chapel. The text isn't very readable, for some reason, in the image above. So here's the copy:
Mural brightens children’s space
Sunday School at Church of the Messiah in Toronto got more colourful in October, as mural artist Susannah Bleasby finished her transformation of the walls of the children’s chapel into a whimsical vision of God’s kingdoms in heaven and on earth. The painting includes animals, children, people, angels, saints, landscapes and
an expanse of blue sky and puffy clouds, with colours and style
chosen to appeal to young eyes.
“From the moment you walk into the children’s chapel, you can feel the excitement, youthful happiness and the power of Jesus Christ to make a difference in the
lives of children,” says church warden Brendan Caldwell.
The mural is part of the church’s investment in its ministry to children and families, along with the hiring earlier this year of Kerrie Fulton, director of Children’s and Youth Ministry. “Increasingly we find that churches have to invest
the effort to have some extraordinary ministry that defines them,” says the Rev. Tay Moss, incumbent.
“One of the things we believe God is calling us to is extraordinary mission to children and families.” The church will hold a dedication service for the children’s chapel on Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. (source)
Indeed, the dedication service with the bishop went very well and I'm pleased. I think the parish feels good about having accomplished such a thing, as well.
-t
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