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The Windows of
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The windows at
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The faceted glass windows in the chancel were installed when the sanctuary was constructed in 1960. However, the twelve windows in the nave and three windows in the choir loft were installed in 1980 as memorials to church members and friends. The windows were designed and constructed by Dr. Rudolph Sandon of Little Valley, NY.
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(Click on pictures for larger images)
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Photographs by A. Fred Beaman
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The Chancel
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The chancel windows are the focal point of the Sanctuary. They depict “Christ, the Good Shepherd” (middle window) with a lamb around his shoulders and lambs at either side (side windows), looking up at the Master. Worked into the rendering are the open door, the oxen yoke and praying hands. The triangular windows feature the Alpha and Omega, “I am the beginning and the end,” says the Lord.
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The six side chancel windows consist of faceted glass set in random patterns.
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The Nave
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There are twelve windows in the nave of the church, one for each of the 12 disciples. Each window also has a religious theme.
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Peter
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Peter is represented by the inverted cross and keys. “The Church Universal” is represented by the earth amid storm clouds and a ship plowing through stormy waters.
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James (The Greater)
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James (The Greater) is represented by three shells. The window also represents Christ, the apostles and prophets, based Eph. 2:20… “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone.” The apostles are represented by a sunburst with a cross at the center and 12 rays of light. The major prophets are 6 pointed stars, the minor ones being 5 pointed stars. Christ (“X”) is carved out of the rock which rests on the book.
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John
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John (the beloved disciple) is represented by the serpent coiled around a sword. The window also represents the Holy Spirit, which ascends and descends as a dove. One of the dove’s wings points upward and the other downward. Seven flames represent the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Thomas
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Thomas is represented, by the carpenter’s square and spear. The window also symbolizes “The Great Commission” --- “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them…” The Bible shows four markers for the four Gospels. The waters of Baptism gush forth from a rock. The triangle represents the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
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James (the Less)
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James (the son of Alphaeus) is represented by the saw and stones. The window is dedicated to the Ministry. It features the crook of the shepherd (pastor) done in earth tones to show that it is an earthly ministry. The pastor’s stole is purple for penance. The key reminds us of the keys passed Peter which are passed on through ordination. The Chalice with St. Andrews Cross is the adopted symbol of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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Simon the Cananaean
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Simon (the Cananaean) is represented by the book and fish. This window depicts the nativity of Jesus, who is represented by the Chi-Rho symbol, placed in the manger with
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Philip
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Philip is symbolized by the Tau cross and basket. John 6:5 records “…and seeing that a multitude was coming … Jesus said to Philip ‘How are we to buy bread so these people may eat?’” The Communion is also represented in the window by many forms of bread and wine. Note the Chi-Rho cross, the Chalice, the Host, a candle, and wheat and grapes.
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Andrew
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Andrew is represented by the X-shaped cross, the anchor and fish. This window also symbolizes baptism. Jesus is shown as the ICHTHUS (fish) immersed in the waters of baptism. God appears as the Holy Spirit (the dove on high) with the words, “This is my beloved Son.”
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Bartholomew
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Bartholomew is represented by the book and knife. This is also the trinity window, as shown by the all-seeing eye of God the Father; the Alpha and Omega with cross as God the Son, and the seven flames of the Holy Spirit. The triangular arrangement of the three fish holding each other by the tail reminds us of a classical depiction of the Holy Trinity as One God.
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Matthew
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Matthew is symbolized by the three money bags because he was a tax collector. This window honors Christian teaching and learning, as shown by the lamp of learning with the cross on top, the Hebrew Torah (Law), and the primitive rendering of the Chi-Rho.
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Jude (or Thaddeus)
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Jude is represented by the bludgeon and sword. The window also depicts the Resurrection symbolized by the
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Judas
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Judas is represented by the letter ”J”, fashioned as a rope by which he is said to have hanged himself. He betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, which are displayed over the “J” initial. The window also symbolizes the crucifixion with the cross draped in cloth, the nails from Jesus hands and feet, and the pitcher and bowl which remind us both of the time when Jesus took a bowl and washed his disciples’ feet and when Pilate called for a bowl so he could wash his hands of guilt.
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The Choir Loft
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The Music Windows
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This tiny baroque organ is a tribute to organ music in the church
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The tribute to choral music features a music scroll containing the first notes of “The Church’s One Foundation.” This window is a mixed media of faceted and stained glass.
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Faith, Hope and Charity
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“So abide these three,” says Paul, “but the greatest of these is Charity (Love).” In this window, the anchor represents Faith, the cross Hope, and the heart Charity (Love).
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