Nativity scene in stained glass

Post 1 DSCN0118 East Kirk, left light Nativity scene Nov. 2013

Christmas is the time at which we celebrate the birth of Jesus. A well-known Christmas hymn puts its meaning thus: “Veiled in flesh the Godhead see”. This is central to the belief of Christians, so it is not surprising that the nativity features in many stained glass windows in churches. To start this series, we show part of the left-hand window in the apse of the former East Kirk. In the central panel, we see Mary with the baby Jesus and the star light pointing to them. In the left hand panel are the shepherds and some of their sheep whilst in the right hand panel are three kings, who had been guided by the star, bringing their gifts. All this takes place under the thatched roof of the stable. This window and the one at the opposite side of the apse were designed by Gordon Webster and installed in 1961. The son of the artist is Robin Webster who became Head of the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture. When OpenSpace is complete, this window will be part of a meeting room and so will be easy to see.