Statement of Purpose

To welcome and encourage
all in our journey
with Christ

To provide a loving,
active environment for
Christian worship,
learning and service

To utilize our Episcopal
heritage and our unique
gifts, resources and
blessings as a witness
in the community.

The Communion Window

The Communion Window is the first of the Neo-Gothic style windows to be installed in Trinity Church.  Rather than consisting of a single image in the style of the Tiffany windows, this window contains many small symbols in medallions.  Deep red and cobalt blue predominate.  The central motif is the cross, surrounded by multiple borders fabricated of green, violet and gold glass.  The background elements are geometric.  The window is made of mouth-blown glass that has been extensively painted in emulation of the medieval manner.

This window actually represents many of the Christian rites and sacraments. The top of the lancet features a small golden crown, symbolizing the heavenly kingship of Christ. The first medallion holds a chasuble, the outer liturgical garment worn by the priest when he celebrates the Eucharist. Below the chasuble in a small diamond-shaped medallion is the white mitre, or hat, of a bishop, indicating the rite of Ordination.

A large mandorla, or almond shape, containing a large, white Latin-shaped cross, symbolizing the Christ of the Resurrection, dominates the upper part of the window. The center of the cross holds the sacred monogram of Christ, IHS. Four medallions encircle the central medallion featuring the symbols of the four Evangelists: the face of a man represents Matthew; the lion represents Mark; the ox represents Luke; and the eagle represents John. The twelve medallions surround the cross and contain symbols of the majesty and passion of Christ.

Beneath the mandorla is a small, pale blue fish in a diamond-shaped field. The fish symbolizes the sacrament of Baptism. Below the fish is a golden chalice with a white communion wafer above, embossed with a Greek cross. The chalice and wafer refer to the elements of the Eucharist, or Communion, the sacrament for which the window is named. 

Below the chalice appears a red-gold flame in a small diamond-shaped medallion. The flame is a symbol of religious fervor and of the rite of Confirmation. The flame is followed by a white lamb that wears a crossed nimbus of gold. He stands on a golden hill from which flow the four rivers of Paradise (Revelation 14:1). Behind the lamb is the diagonal staff that holds a white banner with the gold cross of victory. The banner represents Christ’s victory over death. The Lamb portrayed in this manner represents Atonement, or forgiveness of sins. The final small diamond-shaped medallion displays a stylized triple-blossomed lily representing the Resurrection.

In memory of George Moffett Cochran, Jr., (1832-1900)
and Margaret Lynn Peyton Cochran
(1835-1918)