Our stained glass windows began as a dream but now serve as a reminder for generations to come that with God all things are possible.

Stained Glass Windows booklets are available in the Narthex.  The booklet defines the dream and outlines the steps of success taken during this huge project. 

Each window was designed with care, making each one unique.  They are filled with symbolism and hold great meaning to Christians.  

The natural light at the center of the cross gives us the opportunity to worship within the light of the Lord.  We believers carry His light within us.

The figure is quiet and loving as outstretched hands offer a giving and receiving gesture.  The face is clear to encompass all races, and the features could be representative of anyone.

The nimbus is the light surrounding the head of a holy person, symbolic of Christian art throughout the ages.

The storm clouds symbolize the turbulent world, and the personal hurricanes within us, constrasting the serene figure seeking strength from the cross.

The descending dove represents the Holy Spirit, one of the oldest symbols in the Christian Church.

The clear circles within the moving lines of the dove symbolize the Holy Spirit's gifts on the day of Pentecost; love, joy peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness and faith.  Galatians 5:22

The twelve clear circles around and within the light at the center symbolize the twelve disciples of Christ.

The background includes shades of all God's colors symbolizing the seasons of the earth and our lives.

Celtic Cross:  Sixth Century Cross of the Island of Iona in Scotland.

Shell:  Scalloped shell with drops of water symbolic of baptism.

Descending Dove:  Christ's baptism and presence of the Holy Spirit.

Grapes:  The blood of Christ as a symbol of the Last Supper.

Wheat:  The body of Christ as a symbol of the Last Supper.

Cross:  Symbolizing tolerance.

Hands:  Different races clasped to show reconciliation and harmony in the world.

Circle:  Signifies the eternal presence of our Lord.

Olive Branches or Myrtle:  Symbolizes peace, harmony, healing and love.

Storm:  Turmoil and conflict in the world, with olive branches growing up and away from the storm.

White Light:  Spirit of God working within the world.

Cross:  The anchor cross originated from primitive days in the catacombs - also a symbol of hope and stability in troubled seas.

Boat:  Representative of the Church.

Bow of Boat:  Represents the pulpit spreading the teachings of God through Jesus.

Stormy Seas:  Problems of the world.

Fish:  Earliest Christians used the fish as a primary symbol of their faith.

Dove With Olive Branch:  Peace, harmony and love.

Cross:  Latin Botonee Cross with trefoil ends that are budded suggests young Christians.

Star:  Shepherds and kings following the star to Bethlehem.

Creche:  Crib with Jesus.

Poinsettia:  Joyful symbol of Christ's birth.

Holly:  Because of its thorny leaves, holly is regarded as a symbol of Christ's crown of thorns - also known as the tree of the cross and a symbol of the Passion of Christ.

Cross:  Wooden shape suggesting timber.

Crown of thorns:  Humiliation and suffering of Jesus.

Draped Cloth:  Color of Lent and the Crucifixion.

Palm Leaf:  Triumph of true faith and Palm Sunday.  Branches regarded as sacred from early Semitic times.

Lily:  Transfiguration of Christ - also represents innocence.  Symbol of Easter and immortality.  The bulb decays in the ground, yet from it new life is released.

White Light:  God's presence over the world.

Cross:  Called cross of the suffering with rays of the sun behind.

Flames:  Seven fold flame which appeared on the day of Pentecost, represents love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness and faith.  Galatians 5:22.

Descending Dove:  Most used symbol to represent the Holy Spirit and the Presence of God - expresses innocence and purity.  This is the oldest of symbols with the nimbus around the head.  Rays of light were ancient emblems of Divine Power.

Cross:  Cross of Triumph, symbolic of the triumph of the gospel throughout the world.

Lightning and Storm:  Common to this area of Florida.

Birds:  Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Mockingbird, Cardinal, Scrub Jay, Pileated Woodpecker.

Insect:  Monarch Butterfly.

Background:  Colors of our changing sky in Florida.

Cross:  Made from the following shells:

Sundial, Scallop, Purple Sea Snail, Kitten Paw, Nautilus, Worm Shell,

Coquina, Auger, Whelk, Olive, Cockles, Fighting Conch, Crown Conch, Horse Conch, Lion's Paw, Angel Wing.

Plant-Like Animals:  Sea Whip

Reptile:  Loggerhead Turtle

Mammal:  Manatee

Fish:  Snook, Tarpon, Sheepshead.

Sea:  Shades of water reflecting light and shadow.

Cross:  Symbolized by Isaac's bundle of wood.  The wood cross recalling near sacrifice of Isaac on the altar by his father, Abraham.

Animals:  Panther and Gray Squirrel.

Plants:  Hibiscus, Pine Branch, Orange Trees, Saw Palmetto, Cabbage Palm, Live Oak and Grapefruit.

Reptiles:  Green Anole, and Green Tree Frog.

Earth:  Several shades of green and sand color.

The Library window was designed by Craig Shepherd in memory of his father, George Shepherd.

The beautiful design, The Good Shepherd, depicts a shepherd standing on a hillside watching over his sheep.

John 10:14

"I am the Good Shepherd.  As the Father knows me, and I know the Father, in the same way I know my sheep and they know me."

The rainbow design joins together Noah's Ark, from the Old Testament and Jesus with Children from the New Testament.

The dove in flight, carries an olive branch as the animals leave the Ark.

Lily, Hyacinth, Iris, Poppy and Castor Bean are plants named in the Bible.

Jesus loves children.  Love radiates among the figures.