The images are taken from a variety of places both inside and outside the church.  One of the most notable is The Jesse Tree that is used for the background of each page of the website.  It is a visual focal point in the chancel area above the altar. 

The Jesse Tree

painted by Martha Hatch Bancroft

The Jesse Tree is inspired by the biblical prophecy of the Messiah: "Then a shoot shall grow from the root of Jesse, and a branch shall spring from his root."  Isaiah 11:1

This mural, oil on wood, 15' x 8', was begun on Easter Monday 1979 and completed 50 days later for its dedication at the Vigil of Pentecost.  It is the artist's gift to the glory of God, in loving memory of her father, John Douglas Johnston.

The figures on this family tree of our Lord are stylized to represent those found in the medieval stained glass of Chartres Cathedral and on the pages of The Book of Hours.  Starting from the bottom and left to right:

Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, lived in Bethlehem (Samuel 16:1), grandson of Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 4:18-22), father of David.

David, shepherd boy, musician, general, King of Israel c. 1000 - 932 BCE (Samuel and 1 Chronicles.)  Here he is playing the harp.

Solomon, David's son and successor as King of Israel c. 962 - 932 BCE (1 Kings 1:32-35.)  He hold the first temple which he built.

Hezekiah, King of Judah c. 715 - 687 BCE (1 Kings 1:32-35.)  He holds Jerusalem with water running through its streets, because his improvements included water conduits (1 Chronicles 34:8-35:19.)

Josiah, King of Judah at the age of eight, reigned c. 640 - 609 BCE.  He holds a scroll because the lost book of the Law was discovered in the Temple during his reign (2 Chronicles 34:8-35:19.)

Zadok, possibly a priest; not to be confused with an earlier Zadok, a priest during the reigns of David and Solomon.  Zadok swings a censer identical to one found in this parish's collection.

St. Joseph, the husband of St. Mary and a good person (Matthew 1:19), is traditionally depicted as advanced in age.  Here the carpenter is carving woodwork similar to the chancel screen of this church.

The Blessed Virgin, the first saint, holding her Child (Luke 1:42.)

The  Infant Messiah, has a tri-radiant nimbus, used only for the Persons of the Trinity.  His right hand is blessing us and his left hand holds the orb and cross, a symbol of his victory over the world.

Stained Glass Windows

Many images of the medallions are taken from the stained glass windows along the side and back wall of the church as well as the entry porch.  The stained glass images with more blue glass are from a grouping of five windows above the Jesse Tree as seen below.  Two stations of the cross are seen in the image on the left.

Christ the Victorious

This crucifix depicts Christ as victorious over death and King over all things.  It hangs in the chancel of the church.  The parish celebrates "Christ the King" Sunday as our namesake day each November.  This image is used in the banner of every page.