Our Stained Glass Windows
by Anne Burchill
The altar stained glass triptych window was installed in 1994 to celebrate St John's 100th anniversary.
In 2014, to celebrate St John's 120th anniversary, I and fellow parishioner Marlene designed stained glass windows for the side windows. The theme was to have the seasons and colours of the church year to compliment the diagonal style of the front window, and to incorporate the landscape of Alberta.
The first window made was Advent, which is meant to depict the mountains and northern lights, then Pentecost to show fire like the sun, and the blue sky and rolling hills of Alberta.
All windows were custom-made by local glass artist Jim Stone. Marlene designed the Christmas window which was next and then Easter was to depict the Badlands, and Lent the grain fields.
The final window was Epiphany, featuring an eagle, which represents St John, swooping through the forests of Alberta.
The window in the parish hall depicting a dove representing the Holy Spirit, was taken from the original design in the annex, using the yellow glass from the original window.
by Anne Burchill
The altar stained glass triptych window was installed in 1994 to celebrate St John's 100th anniversary.
In 2014, to celebrate St John's 120th anniversary, I and fellow parishioner Marlene designed stained glass windows for the side windows. The theme was to have the seasons and colours of the church year to compliment the diagonal style of the front window, and to incorporate the landscape of Alberta.
The first window made was Advent, which is meant to depict the mountains and northern lights, then Pentecost to show fire like the sun, and the blue sky and rolling hills of Alberta.
All windows were custom-made by local glass artist Jim Stone. Marlene designed the Christmas window which was next and then Easter was to depict the Badlands, and Lent the grain fields.
The final window was Epiphany, featuring an eagle, which represents St John, swooping through the forests of Alberta.
The window in the parish hall depicting a dove representing the Holy Spirit, was taken from the original design in the annex, using the yellow glass from the original window.
Lent Window
Advent Window
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Easter Window
Christmas Window
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Epiphany Window
Close up of eagle
Holy Spirit Window
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Pentecost Window
Triptych Window
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