The T’ai Chi, or supreme ultimate, represents Taoism and the religious traditions of China. The center Yin and Yang are circled by eight trigrams representing recurring constellations in the midst of all flux. Each trigram is a combination of three lines. The solid lines represent Yin, the broken lines represent Yang. Taoism is based on … Continue reading Sanctuary Banner: Taoism
The Stylized Chalice center was created in 2017 to honor church member Holt Babbitt (7/8/31 to 1/15/15) and is dedicated to his memory. Erinn Dady, daughter of church member Ralph Dady, is the stained glass artist who created the centerpiece from a design suggested by Holt’s wife, Sally. Sally notes, “No, the stylized chalice in … Continue reading Rose Window Centerpiece: Stylized Chalice
Created in 2000. this centerpiece was prepared for the memorial service for John D. Anderson. It is the UU design which the Veterans Administration puts on gravestones to show the veterans religious preferences.
Created in 1999 by the Interweave Committee. Pink triangle with chalice. This symbol has a significant history. During WWII, the pink triangle was used by Hitler’s troops to identify homosexual men in concentration camps. Historians estimate that between 50,000 and 100,000 gay men were killed during the Nazi regime in Germany. In the 1970s gay … Continue reading Rose Window Centerpiece: Interweave Chalice
Created in 1968 by Jane Anderson.A striking effect first used in relation to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.. It has also been used for memorial services for people cut off in the midst of life, unexpectedly.
Created in 1986 by the Herricks. Symbol representing an idea.
Created in 1987 by the Herricks.
Created in 1986 by the Herricks. Referred to “Charlotte’s Web” – a children’s book.
Created in 1987 by the Herricks. As used in Genetics.
Created in 1984 by the Herricks. Symbol suggesting a balancing beam.
