The original suggested theme for this project was Mission. I could find no satisfactory starting point or way into this theme. I therefore began considering the reason for Mission and quickly concluded that this was the Holy Spirit acting on humanity, therefore I have used this concept as the basis for the project.

The combination of text and symbol is something, which has interested me for many years, and given the theme I have set out to realise, I felt that this would be appropriate in this setting. As a visual statement, the images alone would be enough, however, the inclusion of the related text adds another layer and dimension to the work which makes it much more visually stimulating and uplifting.

In the tracery there is only text. The concept of The Word is contained here, the power of the Word and its place in the Creation, according to Biblical tradition. The other sections of the tracery deal mainly with some of the "I am" sayings of Christ. In a sense therefore the window, although concentrating on the role of the Spirit, contains also references to the Trinity.

The images should be read from left to right in the main panels. What is written in the text is symbolised in the window.

The Main Windows

The Descent of the Holy Spirit at the Baptism of Christ
the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove to alight on him.
Mat 3: 16
there is the Lamb of God John 1: 29

The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Also shown here is a book containing the symbols of Alpha and Omega, this represents the writing of the Gospels.
there came from the sky what sounded like a strong, driving wind, a noise which filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them flames like tongues of fire distributed among them …. Acts 2: 2-3

The Wind Blows Where it Wills
The use of the wheat in this panel suggests the movement of the Spirit through the people gathering them together.
The wind blows where it wills; you hear the sound of it but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going., So it is with everyone who is born from the Spirit. John 3: 8

The Promise
There are several allusions to the present day church. Contained here is the concept of the Holy Spirit being the source of Faith which is itself represented by the doves drinking at the fountain. The vine and the wheat contained both in this and the previous panel together represent the Communion.
And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far away, to everyone who the Lord our God may call. Acts 2: 38-39

The Tracery