The Windows of Christ Church
The oldest window in Christ Church is the Good Shepherd window which is situated above the entrance to the church. It was made around 1900 by McCausland of Toronto.
The windows in the sanctuary remind us of the church seasons. Each window consists of figures from the Old Testament, the New Testament and a representative contemporary person. The backgrounds are tinted in the seasonal colour but are of clear glass so that those within are not separated from those outside. The diagonal lines converge at floor level and reach up toward God in prayer and praise.
An arch sweeps across each window signifying the timelessness of the lesson it teaches.
These windows are the work of the late Ernest Ashcroft of Winnipeg.
The Christmas Window
Theme: The miracle of the gift of God of His son.
David: A skillful harpist, summoned to the court to soothe the troubled King Saul. David was the king whose dominion was to stand forever.
Mary and the Christ Child portray the miracle of the birth of Jesus. The fleur de lis on Mary’s robes symbolize her purity and Christ’s humanity.
Jacob Anderson (1875-1962) was a son of the Red River. He served for many years as Archdeacon of Selkirk.
The Star of David also known as the star of Bethlehem.
The white Christmas rose is a symbol of Mary.
The prairie crocus is the flower emblem of Manitoba.
The cross of redemption within the circle of eternity reflects the timelessness of the Holy Birth.
The angel wings reminds us of the divine initiative and presence manifested in the life of David, the birth of Christ and the ministry of Jacob Anderson.
The Epiphany Window
Theme: Those who saw the light and acted upon their experience.
The Wise Men, guided by a mysterious star, came from the East to Bethlehem with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for the Christ Child. The Wise Man in the window represents the old tradition as he comes to the light of Christ.
Paul’s persecution of the Christians included assisting in the martyrdom of Stephen. While traveling to Damascus, Paul had a life-changing experience and became a Christian. The inscription on his scroll says: (You are) light in the Lord: walk as children of the light (Ephesians 5:8)
Catherine Jane Roberts (1875-1952) represents all the members of Christ Church who have served God and His church. She is holding linen and a candlestick as she prepares the altar for service.
Incense is a gift to God for purification, atonement and a symbol of prayer.
Epiphany Star spreads its radiance across the ages, drawing the faithful to Christ.
The Uplifted hands represents our offerings of work and prayer.
The Easter Window
Facing the Easter window the viewer can look beyond the rolled-away stone to witness the emptiness of the tomb and discarded grave clothes. The angel speaks to the distraught Mary Magdalene, pointing to the ascending Christ. This central figure of Christ is rising over the arch of the rainbow toward His heavenly Kingdom, represented by the crown. The rainbow is the sign of God’s eternal covenant with us.
The Old Testament figure is Job who remained faithful to God in spite of the many trials he faced.
The priest is the Reverend Roy Spalding Montgomery (1885-1973), whose ministry reflected both hope and faithfulness. He was the rector of the Parishes of Christ Church and St. Clements from 1931-1950.
Christ Church Selkirk 
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