The Sanctuary Stained Glass Windows

The Biblical Windows

The twelve vertical rectangular windows on each side of the main floor of the sanctuary are made up of two sets of six, each measuring 2'-0" x 8'-8". The North set of six windows depicts scenes from the Old Testament beginning with the Creation; the windows depicting the New Testament themes are on the South wall.

The space between each window was too large to create a "wall" of stained glass using an unbroken design. However, a design element was created in order to tie each window together with a common theme movement that emphasizes the center portion of each window wall. By treating each window with a half circle top, the side arches were lowered respectively to create a flowing arch within the six windows. The diamonds within the arch reflect the shape of the large, central East window over the choir.

The arches and individual windows are held together by the use of a geometric design in the background. The glass is hand blown "antique" that features individual characteristics unlike that of machine-made glass. Each piece of glass highlights bubbles and striations that refract light uniquely. The glass has a variation of thickness, therefore where the glass is thicker it is darker.

Learn About and View:

The North Biblical Windows: The Old Testament
The South Biblical Windows: The New Testament
The Large Diamond or Rose Window
The Balcony Windows
Clerestory, Methodist Heritage, and Chapel Windows

Purchase "The Stained Glass Windows of Southern Pines United Methodist Church" book!

Southern Pines United Methodist Church has published a 50th Anniversary keepsake book entitled, "The Stained Glass Windows of Southern Pines United Methodist Church." This book may be purchased for $ XX.XX at the church office or by mail. If you would like to purchase the book by mail, please download and print the form (FORM), complete it and mail it with your check made payable to: Southern Pines United Methodist Church.