Today’s window is Chapel Window 3—The Carpenter’s Shop. The third chapel window begins above with God’s creation of the sun and the moon. Below that we see the Holy Family at work in the carpenter shop of Joseph. Reflecting that, the lowest section of the window displays the occupations of men. We see metaphorical imagery, including a lighted lamp on the left, symbolizing education; in the middle, scales symbolizing justice; and on the right, a rocket symbolizing the space age. America was still 4 years from landing on the moon when these windows were designed. There are also a scientist and musician pictured. Scroll over or tap the image below to see the original artist’s design.

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands—O prosper the work of our hands!” Psalm 90:17

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About the Author

Adam Alderson is the business manager and director of Resurrection at the United Methodist Church of Kent. He has a B.A. in Classics with a minor in Art History from Kent State University, and enjoys reading, graphic and web design, and singing and acting locally. Adam lives in Stow with his wife, Patti, and son, Alexander.