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St. John's Episcopal Church: 150 Years of Service: The Windows of St. John's
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The Windows of St. John's
This gallery of photos includes most of the church's beautiful stained glass windows that have been commissioned and donated in the last century. Each has a deep religious meaning to the churchgoers, who see them weekly as they participate in rites.
The Butler Window and the Bakker Window
The Bakker Window, depicts a story from the Gospel of St. John in which Christ washes the feet of his apostle Peter.
The Butler Window depicts Christ caring for children, an important mission in the Christian faith.
The Simmonds-Welkie Window
The Simmonds-Welkie Window depicts symbols that reflect the power of forgiveness within the Christian faith and the Eucharist (or sacrament). It sits on the wall in a place where the congregation can reflect on the message while partaking in the Eucharist.
The Jarvis Window
The Jarvis Window depicts two fishermen and includes a section of scripture from the Gospel of Matthew, Matthew 4:19. This verse is about evangelism, and other symbols in the window include favorite things of the Jarvis Family and a symbol of Easter. The window also representst the growth that was experienced by the congregation in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
The Barrett Window
The Barrett Window was donated in the honor of Adelaide Cochrane Barrett, one of the earliest schoolteachers of St. John's Mission School. It depicts an angel watching over a young boy who is playing in a field of flowers while being threatened by a snake. Her love of children is made evident by the proction that is provided the boy.
The Laub Window and the Raitt Window
The Laub Window depicts symbols related to the Holy Spirit and the baptism of Christ as well as symbols from 1 Corinthians 12:13.
The Raitt Window is one of the most popular windows, depicting St. Francis and Margaret Raitt's favorite animals. Every year, animals are brought to the church to recieve the blessing of St. Francis. In the lower corner, a Christmas pudding is also visible, representing Raitt's efforts to fundraise for others during the holiday season.
