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Anniversary windows unveiled at church

erected two new stained glass windows which honour the church's past and future.The windows, which were unveiled by Governor Lord Waddington and the Mayor of Hamilton the Rt. Wor. William Boyle during the worship service last week,

erected two new stained glass windows which honour the church's past and future.

The windows, which were unveiled by Governor Lord Waddington and the Mayor of Hamilton the Rt. Wor. William Boyle during the worship service last week, were designed by Bermudian artist Ms Vivienne Gardner.

Minister the Rev. Mark Tremblay said St. Andrew's is the oldest standing church in Hamilton. The congregation started worshipping in Hamilton at the Town Hall in 1843, and the present sanctuary was completed in 1846.

"The theme of the south window is `Celebrating our Past', specifically our beginnings. It is a more traditional art expression. On the left hand side are three biblical motifs. Erasmus, Luther, and Calvin stand to remind us of our need for reforming our faith,'' he said.

"The Holy Spirit is symbolised at the top in the form of the dove.'' Rev. Tremblay added the theme for the north window is "Anticipating our Future''.

"It is a more contemporary art expression. The window reminds us of the ministry in which Presbyterians are active in our community and around the world.'' He added that educating, preaching, healing, feeding, worshipping and befriending make up the motifs that are held together and enveloped by the flame that is ignited by the motto of the Presbyterian Church in Latin, "but not consumed.'' And the hands coming out of the top are prayers that are offered to God.

150 YEARS OF WORSHIP -- The St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church has erected two new stained glass windows in honour of 150 years of worship. Pictured from left is Mr. Bill Davis and Governor Lord Waddington.