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A special note of appreciation goes to Clay Ward who
was the visionary behind replacing the Sanctuary windows of All Saints Episcopal
Church with stained glass. Alnog with Father Thomas Schirmer, then rector
of the parish, they began the tedious job of researching and interviewing
artists. After interviewing several artists, the committe selected Kate
DuPuis of Rainey DuPuis Studios. Along with her creative artistic abilities,
sensitivity to the are of stained glass and her willingness to work with
a rather large committee, the match was perfect.
On February 23, 1994, the nine members of the Stained Glass Committee began
meeting with Kate DuPius to discuss their ideas and adopted the following
provisions for the stained glass windows:
- There are a total of ten windows along the side aisles
in the Sanctuary that would be replaced with stained
glass.
- The theme of the stained glass would show saints wit
their individual symbols because our church is so
named.
- The saints selected would represent various countries
as reflected in the heritage of the parishioners of
All Saints Episcopal Church.
- The saints considered for the windows would not
duplicate the saints already represented in the altar
rail kneelers.
- Each 3-light bay would be treated as one theme for
each of the ten selected and approved saints.
In addition:
- On March 23, 1994, the committee approved the ten
saints for the stained glass windows.
- On May 5, 1994, Kate DuPuis provided the committee
with rendered drawings of the ten approved saints.
- On May 8, 1994, a presentation was conducted following
both of the services and the congregation was given
the opportunity to donate financially to the project.
- By the second week in May all ten windows were pledged,
marking the beginning of this endeavor.
- On June 6, 1994, the exterior work began on the
windows. The window frames and sash were scraped,
primed, caulked and repainted.
- On March 1, 1995, the ten stained glass windows
were completed and installed.
- On March 23, 1995, J. Clark Grew, Bishop of Ohio
visited All Saints Episcopal Church to dedicate and
bless the new Stained Glass Windows.
The Stained Glass Committee wishes to extend a warm thank you to all of
you who had a part in making this project a great success and to Clay Ward
who was the motivating source behind this endeavor.
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