All Saints’ Church, Penarth

The window located in the west facade of the porch is a memorial to Robert & Phyllis Berry and is themed on the Pentecost. The message of the Pentecost, bringing us closer to God through the Holy Spirit and giving us strength to go and undertake God’s work, seemed to be highly relevant both as a message as we leave the church and as a celebration of life committed to its work and help in the wider community.

The dynamic composition references the events described in Acts 2, “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. “ 

The colours graduate from light to dark, through colour, from top to bottom, symbolising the heavenly light of God’s love, leading us, entering our lives and piercing the darkness.  The Holy Spirit is represented by the dove in the top light and the tongues of fire can be seen radiating through the window.

The window is mostly viewed upon leaving the church when walking down the aisle. Therefore it would be appropriate to communicate a feeling of joy and hope in the design, celebrating the Christian message as we leave and go out into the world.

The inscription is from the post communion prayer of the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist and is taken from the last part of ‘Send us out in the power of thy Spirit to live and work to thy praise and glory.”