I have really nice next-door neighbours – I overlook St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Bloor St East and today I joined the staff, Board of Trustees and members of the congregation as they unveiled the beautiful bronze sculpture by leading Canadian artist Tim Schmalz, called “When I Was a Stranger”. Here, let Pastor Barry Parker do the honours….
As Pastor Barry suggested, come visit, sit a spell and take a selfie with Jesus!
Artist Tim Schmalz is an accomplished sculptor and has undertaken many religious commissions which you can see on his website: www.sculpturebytps.com Below, Tim explains more about his work for St. Paul’s
And below, Bishop Peter Fenty (Bishop for York-Simcoe and the Diocese of Toronto) offers up a prayer
Immediately after the speeches, visitors started sharing their selfies, like this lady here…
….and there were lots of photos being snapped for the Church newspaper and local media….
The gentleman who modelled for the face of Jesus came by to lend support & congratulate Tim (below left)
And this is the result…the serene face of Jesus, bowed in humility, full of warmth and love. 
Inside the church lobby, there was also a display of paintings by local artists Ruthia Pak Regis and Matt Wood…..nice to pop in and warm up a bit.
Thank you to Exec. Pastor Joyce Badley for her kind invitation to join the celebration today, and to Assoc. Priest Sandra Seaborn for sharing additional information about the event & other church activities.
