Reflecting on the histories of three Edmonton faith communities
Temple Beth Ora Synagogue, Shiloh Baptist Church & Al Rashid Mosque

Each faith-based community has deep roots in the area and common legacies which point to values of justice, kindness and contributing to the repair of our world. Partners from each tradition shared the many milestones and moments in our local history that helped shape their story of hope and home. The mural concept incorporates the image of hands knitting together the stories; the yarn connects the communities and their stories to each other. The imagery includes five illuminated yarn balls containing multiple images that reflect the important moments in each community’s story. Presented in an imaginative way, each image is dispersed so that no one ball represents a specific community, but each is a mixture of abundant cultural experiences and aspirations. Themes emerged that connect these community stories together: Divine Light, Traveling Great Distances, Healing Hands, Community Care and Belonging.