The stained glass windows on the west and north sides of the nave were designed by the artist, Charles Mente (1867-1933), and crafted of opalescent glass by H.B. Hankinson.  Each of the first four windows on the west wall displays events in Jesus’ life on three panels.  It has been suggested that the four windows recall events that may have occurred at different times of the day, in sequence beginning with an early morning event in “Annunciation to the Shepherds”, a noonday scene in “Christ Blessing The Children”, and afternoon scene in “The Rich Young Ruler” and an evening scene in “Christ In Bethany”.




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On the west wall, the first window from the entrance to the nave contains several symbols of our faith.  Bisected by the balcony, the window features in the center a large Latin cross whose vertical and horizontal bars seem to be studded with jewels.  The lower section matches that of the next four windows and displays the Alpha and Omega, Greek letters for the first and last (Revelation 22:13), symbols for God.  A budded cross with radiance reflects the flower or fruit of Jesus’ crucifixion in his resurrection from the dead.  Two plain crosses with bars of equal length flank the upper section of the window.  Might these, with the central cross, recall that Jesus was crucified with two thieves?  The remaining symbols represent essentials of our faith.  Word and sacraments are depicted in an open Bible, baptismal font and chalice with sheaf of wheat.





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The four windows in the east wall were designed and made by Willet Stained Glass Studios, Philadelphia, from basic themes submitted by the architect and pastor.  The thematic toe running through all four windows is the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and world.

The windows are executed in the choicest hand blown pot-metal glass throughout, carefully selected for texture and brightness to show to the best advantage from the outside light.