Stained Glass Windows
People often ask about the significance of the beautiful stained glass windows in the Sanctuary of Bracebridge United Church. Click on each window to read about its history.
Thank you to John Reynolds for researching and sharing this part of our church's heritage.
Consider the Lilies
Sacred to the memory of James Francis Williams M.D.,
erected by his loving wife.
The Nativity
in loving memory of H. R. Scovell (1867 – 1923) and his wife P. A. Scovell (1870 – 1935), erected by Leda, Floyd,
and Esmond.
The Light of the World
to the glory of God and in
ever-loving memory of
J. Gordon MacDiarmid,
erected by his wife, Helen.
The Good Shepherd
in ever-loving memory of George Tennant, 1871 – 1945, erected by his wife and family.
Jesus and the Children
of the World
to the glory of God and in loving memory of Leda Scovell, 1903 – 1997, given by the congregation.
The Risen Lord
in memory of Annie E. Brown,
erected by her
husband and daughter,
Mabel McGibbon, May 27, 1928.
Jesus and the Children
in loving memory of Thos. B. Rosewarne and his wife,
Lucy Mary Abra.
He Laid His Hand on Them and Healed Many
in loving memory of Mabel and Peter McGibbon M.D., erected by Ethel Cochrane 1954
Jesus in the Home of
Mary and Martha
to the Glory of God and in loving memory of David Edgar Bastedo
and his wife, Elizabeth Ann,
erected by their children 1930.
Come Unto Me
(Tri- window at back of sanctuary)
The three panels in this composite window are dedicated to two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Phillips and Sarah Louise Phillips; to Sarah’s husband, Alfred Edward Mundy; and to the daughter of Sarah and Alfred, Lillian Beatrice Mundy.
And Jesus Increased in Wisdom and Stature
(Front foyer at street level)
in grateful remembrance of the pioneer families who established worship services of this
church in 1861, erected by the congregation of 1961.
Jesus Among the Teachers in the Temple
(Front foyer at street level)
dedicated in loving memory of
our son, Lyle Marshall,
and our parents,
Elmer and Annie by
Lyle and Margaret Cathcart.