“Each in its own way is beautiful.”
Today I bring you a feast for the eyes: images of stained glass windows from several Unitarian Universalist congregations.
In the words of Rev. Forrest Church of All Souls Church in New York City, “In the Cathedral of the World there are windows beyond number, some long forgotten, covered with many patinas of dust, others revered by millions, the most sacred of shrines. Each in its own way is beautiful. Some are abstract, others representational, some dark and meditative, others bright and dazzling. Each tells a story about the creation of the world, the meaning of history, the purpose of life, the nature of humankind, the mystery of death. The windows of the cathedral are where the light shines through.”
For consideration: What kinds of art are meaningful to you in your church community? What do the artistic choices in a church sanctuary say about that community?
Tags: art, Forrest Church, windowsUnitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, Massachusetts
