When thinking about what that backdrop could feature, artist Roach came to mind. King was at seminary in Vancouver and was thus familiar with his creativity. He gladly took up the challenge to design a 3.3-metre high St. George’s cross as a backdrop. Roach also helped King write an application for funding from the Alberta Foundation of the Arts and with a most welcome grant of $17,000, work began in May of last year on what will become the focal point of worship.
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