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First United Methodist Church Glass Sculpture

First United Methodist Church Glass Sculpture


Roy Nance: Tongues of Fire


Brooke Forrest: Representing Fire

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Glass SculptureThe 2006 Wesley Center was designed with the arts in mind. Gallery Hall features the work of area artists, students from Kentucky State University, and church members. The most striking feature is a glass chandelier created by Brook Forrest White, Jr., owner of Flame Run Studio in Louisville. The Fine Arts Committee chose the biblical Pentecost text as the inspiration: “They were gathered in one place and the Holy Spirit descended on them as tongues of fire.” White’s “Divine Light” chandelier is a nine-foot sculpture comprised of three glass bowls suspended from a metal frame and representing the Trinity. The bowls appear to be holding dancing flames, which represent the fire of the Holy Spirit. They are actually more than 50 separate pieces of blown glass. The chandelier is visible at night through the large glass windows.

  • Church of the Ascension

    Church of the Ascension Symbolism in the Stained Glass Windows

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    When Jayden Kurtz looks at the stained glass windows in the Church of the Ascension, they remind her of stories from the Bible. Like other children in the church, Jayden has spent time studying the symbolism in the windows and through them, learning the stories of the nativity, the crucifixion, the ascension and other events in the life of Jesus. Throughout its more than 185 year history, art has been an important... Read More

  • Church of the Ascension

    Church of the Ascension Paintings by Erika Kaiser


    Erika Kaiser – Frankfort Featured in Flight into Egypt

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    Throughout its more than 185 year history, art has been an important part of worship at Ascension. A former pastor, popularly known as Father Chuck, approached Erika Kaiser, a landscape artist and church member, about creating a painting for the sanctuary. At first Kaiser was nervous about attempting a liturgical painting, but with s... Read More

  • First Baptist Church Architecture and Stained Glass Windows

    First Baptist Church Architecture and Stained Glass Windows


    Dr. Lee Charles Harris – Stained Glass Windows

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    First Baptist Church of Frankfort, was founded in 1816 and was originally an integrated congregation. However, in 1833, some white members of the church thought it was wise to separate the races, creating two First Baptists – one white and one black. Although this First Baptist was chartered in 1833, the members did not have a permanent hom... Read More

  • First United Methodist Church Glass Sculpture

    First United Methodist Church Glass Sculpture


    Roy Nance: Tongues of Fire


    Brooke Forrest: Representing Fire

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    The 2006 Wesley Center was designed with the arts in mind. Gallery Hall features the work of area artists, students from Kentucky State University, and church members. The most striking feature is a glass chandelier created by Brook... Read More

  • First United Methodist Church Needlework Kneelers

    First United Methodist Church Needlework Kneelers


    Roy Nance – The Story of the Church in Needlepoint cushions

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    The needlepoint altar cushions were made by twenty church members as a part of a unique ten-year project telling the story of faith from creation to the present.

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  • First United Methodist Church Stained Glass

    First United Methodist Church Needlework Kneelers


    Pauk Mauer – Restoring the Stained Glass Windows

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    Methodists have worshiped in Frankfort since 1790. The present sanctuary was built in 1856. First United Methodist Church has a long history of ministry through the arts. The original stained glass windows were recently restored.

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  • First United Methodist Church Organ

    First United Methodist Church Organ


    Roy Nance – Symbolism on the Organ

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    The facade of the 38 rank Dyer pipe organ features a number of symbols of the faith.

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  • St. John’s AME Church Stained Glass

    St. John’s AME Church Stained Glass


    Henrietta Gill – Memories in the Stained Glass


    Sheila Mason Burton – Preserving and Protecting

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    St. John A.M.E. Church was established in Frankfort in 1839. The present church was built in 1893, designed by Professor Moses ... Read More

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