The Second Church in Newton
United Church of Christ
60 Highland Street
West Newton, MA 02465
617-244-2690
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The Mothers' Window was dedicated on Mothers' Day 1926 and was a gift from almost every family in the parish. It is dedicated "To the Glory of God and in affectionate honor of all Mothers." The pictures in this window tell the stories of a mother's joy, tragedy and triumph. The window was designed by the firm Reynolds, Francis and Rohnstock. The blue glass was imported from England.
In the quatrefoil in the very center at the top is the Dove of God descending from Heaven with the new soul about to be born on earth. Surrounding the dove are the angels of the Madonna, bearing the flower symbolizing purity and the fleur-de-lis, symbolizing service.
The central medallion (lowest row) is Jesus' farewell to his Mother, as He commends her to the care of his disciple; on the left are Mary and Joseph with the boy in a carpenter's shop in Nazareth. The extreme left panel shows the journey of the Holy Family to Jerusalem. The extreme right panel shows Jesus blessing the children.
The Mothers' Window was dedicated on Mothers' Day 1926 and was a gift from almost every family in the parish. It is dedicated "To the Glory of God and in affectionate honor of all Mothers." The pictures in this window tell the stories of a mother's joy, tragedy and triumph. The window was designed by the firm Reynolds, Francis and Rohnstock. The blue glass was imported from England.
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Explore the details and history of our building's beautiful gothic art and architecture.
DEACONS SEATS
The twelve apostles are carved in the Deacons' Seats each bearing
his symbol, and some with the instrument of his martyr's death.
Carved into the newel posts of the steps to the pulpits. John Eliot was a missionary preacher to the Indians. He translated the Bible into Algonquin. It was the first Bible to be printed in North America.
Carved into the newel posts of the steps to the pulpits,Thomas Hooker was an early minister in Newton.
Lion. Opens his gospel with voice of one crying in the wilderness
(man) Emphasized the human Jesus and his ancestors.
(ox) Opens his gospel with a picture of shepherds and the manger
(eagle) Opens his gospel with flight far off into the heaven of heavens, soaring like an eagle.
Symbolizes Wisdom
When visiting Second Church, take a moment to explore the exquisitely hand carved lecturn and pulpit and go on a Scavenger hunt for these images!
Designed as a symbol of the Church's Pastoral Ministry from Old Testament to modern time. The central figure represents Isaiah, the prophet, who heard the call of God to minister to His people and whose lips were cleansed by an angel with tongs ad a coal of fire. "And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me". The baptism of Jesus by John the Below it, the baptismal font of Second Church is represented.
An expression of man's reliance upon faith in God and God's creativity to assist him in the comforting and healing of the ill. The window was designed and executed by the Willet Stained Glass Studio of Philadelphia. Its symbolism is quite abstract allowing for freedom of interpretation of each individual viewer.
Located in the Fuller Chapel to the left of the Chancel, it is the oldest window in the church and was given in memory of Mrs. J. Franklin Fuller in 1916. Designed by Henry Wynd Young, with his trademark icy effect, it was made in New York. Shows both the Angel of Annunciation bringing the news to Mary and the Angel of Consolation comforting Mary in sorrow.
Designed as a symbol of the Church's Pastoral Ministry from Old Testament to modern time. The central figure represents Isaiah, the prophet, who heard the call of God to minister to His people and whose lips were cleansed by an angel with tongs ad a coal of fire. "And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me". The baptism of Jesus by John the Below it, the baptismal font of Second Church is represented.