The stained glass windows in our sanctuary depict our vision of family, ministry and our commitment to our culture, identity and heritage. The windows throughout the church are the original windows, completely refurbished for the present sanctuary. The faces in the windows have been redone to reflect our African backgrounds. The flesh tones are varied to display the richness of our diversity. The street level windows on the P Street side are based on Ndebele tribal patterns of Southern Africa. The nine-panel window above the choirs has, at its base, three panels similar to the Ndebele styled designs. The blue above the designs is for the waters of our middle passage. Out of the sands of a new world rise the hands in rich multi-color that represent the hands of our ancestors reaching up to God in prayer. From these hands emanate a rainbow-representing our many gifts and talents. Above the center panel is the star of hope that has guided us through life’s difficult struggles. The center panel is a chalice—the cup of the new covenant. From this cup, many people drink and become one in the Spirit.

Read about the redesign of Shiloh’s Stained Glass Windows.