The History of the Windows
The stained-glass windows were created in 1962 and installed into the original baroque frames.
The artistic designs were created by Harry MacLean (1908 – 1994), a Heidelberg painter. The glass work was completed by the Peter Meysen Art Glass Workshop in Heidelberg.
The five windows form an entire program with which the artist sought to capture the essence of the Christian faith.
Deus Manet
God Remains
A tree of life grows powerfully. Its branches spread across the entire surface. The artist symbolizes his confession of God as creator and of his life giving omnipresence.
Gratia Dei Superabundat
The Overwhelming Grace of God
Many small flames and tongues of fire rain down from the sky like the grace and love of God which is poured out abundantly upon all his creation.
Spiritus Sanctus Accipitur
We receive the Holy Spirit
In baptism people receive the spirit of God. The Jordan River, which winds through the landscape like a blue ribbon in the window, symbolizes baptism.
Mors non Erit
Death will be no more
Through the love and spirit of God, death is overcome: it does not have the last word. The window illustrates the heavenly Jerusalem, which is described in the Book of Revelation as a place of longing. Here it stands as a symbol of eternal life in God’s presence.
Corda Nostra Ardeantur
May our Hearts Burn
The final window articulates the community’s response to the four preceding statements: May their hearts be aflame to receive the Good News. As Paul says: “His love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit whom he has given us (Romans 5:5).
