A MURAL reflecting the diversity of the shire was unveiled on the front wall of the Uniting Church in Main Street, Pakenham, on Sunday 17 July.
Among those present at the unveiling and dedication of the mural were artist Rob Matheson, members of the Uniting Church in the Officer Pakenham
Mission Area, Beaconhills College, Outlook and Interfaith Network.
Resident artist at Beaconhills College Rob Matheson worked for two months with Beaconhills students, members of the local Uniting Church, the InterFaith Network and Outlook to complete the amazing work depicting threads of fabric that tie the Cardinia community together.
It bears symbols that represent the first people and the many faiths in the community.
Rev Ann Simons explained that the mural perfectly captured the desire
of the Uniting Church in the Main Street of Pakenham to be an image of
beauty and hospitality; an artistic presentation of the diversity that
makes up the community.
Chairperson Marie Harding thanked John Irving and Beaconhills College,
artist Rob Matheson, Lois Morrison member of Pakenham Uniting
Church (who had the vision to create the mural) Outlook and members of the
Officer Pakenham Mission Area with the InterFaith Network who worked
together to complete the project.
The mural was unveiled by Lyn Stephenson who went to Sunday School
there as a child and Nancy Matthews both longtime members of the
Uniting Church in Pakenham.
