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Pictured below are the stained glass windows that have been used as the basis for a recent series of sermons. The latest segments appear at the top (listed in reverse order) so that you can check back periodically for the updates of future additions. Our sanctuary windows are made of faceted glass with designs that were carefully chosen to express the ministries of the church symbols. The empty cross signifying the risen Christ is the central theme of each window. The overall theme of ministry is portrayed in God’s presence with us in the baptistery window and flows out through us in world mission. As our eyes move from the chancel window right and left around the room and through the narthex door we see in symbols the work of the church. |
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Baptistry Window The baptistry window is divided by the cross. On the left are the symbols of God’s action in our life. From the top, one views the descending hand of God representing God as creator of all life. The descending dove represents God’s Holy Spirit which sustains us. At the bottom is the lamb carrying a banner of victory representing Christ’s victory over death. To the viewer’s right is a cross arising out of the water signifying Christian baptism and above it is a butterfly representing the resurrection to new life. In the center is the chalice of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to remind us that communion is the focal point of Christian worship. |
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Music Window Back of the choir loft is a ministry of music window. Music is a ministry to ourselves and an aid in our worship. Portrayed is the harp, a trumpet and a music score. |
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Peace Window The dove with an olive branch in its beak is a symbol of God’s peace. Jesus as the Prince of Peace calls us to a world ministry of peace making. |
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Communion Window The sacristy window has a staff of wheat and a cluster of grapes speaking to us of communion to be prepared, a ministry to Christ’s people as they come to worship. |
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Nurture Window The two fish and five loaves speak of Jesus’ feeding the five thousand. They suggest we are to nurture one another and to care for the well-being of others. |
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Christian Unity Window The ship with a cross as the mast has long been a symbol for Christian unity, or the ecumenical ministry of all the followers of Christ. |
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Humble Service Window The pitcher, bowl, towel and sandals portray Jesus’ washing the feet of the disciples. |
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Marriage & Family Window The wedding rings remind us of Christian marriage, while the growing plants speak of the whole family growing in the Christian faith. |
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Evangelism Window The fish net reminds us that Jesus said: “I will make you fishers of men.” Evangelism is a ministry of taking God’s word of salvation to others. |
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Outreach Window The earth with the stars around it represents our ministry of world mission. We reach out to all people with the love of Christ in healing, feeding, caring and providing both physical and spiritual needs. |
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Christian Education Window The open book and lamp symbolize light on God’s word. Christian education is a vital concern for ourselves and others. |
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