Mae Runions

Seasonal Church Banners

St. Faith’s Anglican Church, Vancouver, B.C.

Left to Right:

All Creation Rightly Gives You Praise, 1992

This banner was commissioned by family in loving memory of Doris Tynan. I was inspired by sunrises which were particularly glorious over the fall that year. Each beautiful new day had risen below the morning star, washed with dew and dressed in fresh color and awakening wonder and praise in nature and in our hearts.

Birds were often used in early Christian art to symbolize souls transported to the beauty of heaven. The birds had been flocking in my garden so I included them here to symbolize our ascent to God in worship, praise and offerings.

Glory to God, 1990s

This is a Christmas hanging, reflecting the awesome significance of the Incarnation in heaven and on earth.

Always Music, 1990s

My husband had been the organist at St. Faiths’ for 3 years before his death in 1989. I created this All Season hanging to reflect his love of the organ and music’s central place in this church.

Wind of the Spirit, 1990s

Wind is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit and is suggested by the kite shape. The bird is also symbolic of the Spitit’s comings into the life of the church.

May we whom the Spirit lights give light to the World, Easter 1996

This processional banner was commissioned by the Pike Family in thanksgiving for the nurture and support received within this parish community. The theme is taken from the eucharistic benediction. The imagery speaks of the way we are nourished in the church through the Holy Spirit; we then in turn go out in our ministry, taking light and love to the world.

Righteous Branch, 1990s

This is an Advent banner, speaking of the heritage of Jesus as expressed in the Old Testament image of a branch growing out of the stump and roots of the lineage of King David. The images on the right suggest dwellings throughout history; dwellers in tents to highrises, have known Christ. The crown suggests Jesus’ royal heritage – and his ‘kingdom of heaven’ now in our hearts.