SAINT JOHN – Trinity Church in Saint John, N.B., has launched a campaign to restore its stained-glass window. The iconic stone church in the heart of uptown Saint John has served local residents for 145 years.
The window was designed and built in England in 1880 and installed in the church that same year, says the Rev. Steven Scribner, incumbent. He says the window is irreplaceable.
Located at the back of the church, the window consists of seven panels, each 15 feet high. The window depicts the life of Jesus. The panels include scenes from the annunciation of the Virgin Mary, the last supper, and the burial and resurrection. The window also features other people in the Bible.
“We have probably one of the last local stained-glass experts in our midst in New Brunswick, and he’s willing to come and work with us on cleaning the stained glass and affecting any necessary repairs to it,” says Mr. Scribner.
In addition to restoring the window, the church plans to make other improvements to the church. All the work is expected to cost $350,000. Around 15 per cent of the total had been raised so far. Mr. Scribner says all the funds will be raised in various ways before beginning the project, so the restoration costs won’t dip into the church’s accounts.
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