The Good Samaritan, in memory of Hazel and Cliff England, 1981

Location: West

Hazel England’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Templeman who lived on Windsor Ave. near Wortley Rd. and were active in Calvary’s early years.

Hazel married Clifford England and they were faithful members until their deaths in 1981 and 1982 respectively. Mr. England often ushered and was a steward. Mrs. Edward was busy in the Women’s Group. They were avid golfers.

They had one daughter, Mary, who was involved in Sunday School and C.G.I.T. Mary and her husband Bob Glover were the first couple married by Dr. E. G. Turnbull after he was called to Calvary.

Mary’s reason for choosing the theme of this window is set out in a letter from her with regard to the stained-glass window. “The Good Samaritan was chosen because my father was always concerned about the welfare of others. The rose encircling the inscription were chosen because my parents both loved roses (had them in their garden every summer). Jesus’ robe is in red because this was my Dad’s favourite colour!”

Christ the Sower, a gift of Reg and Grace Turner

Location: West Wall

Christ the Sower was a gift from Reg and Grace Turner who were members for many years and rarely missed church services.

The Carpenter, in honour of the Fred Rogers family

Location: Balcony, South Wall

A more appropriate window to honour a family could not have been chosen than The Carpenter window in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers came to London from Fullarton Ontario in 1928 and joined Calvary. Mrs. Rogers joined W.M.S.

Rogers Bros Building built many fine homes in South London – in the city and outside, particularly in the Cathcart, Iroquois, and Devonshire areas before annexation.

They had three children – Dorothy , Grace and Wallace. Fred Rogers died in 1985.

Christ and the Children, in memory of Fred Hoskin

Location: Balcony, North Wall

“Suffer the little children to come unto me.” Beautiful words we’ve all heard as children come to mind, when we look at the Hoskin window.

Mary and Fred Hoskin come to London from Strathroy in 1940. They became part of the life of Calvary in many ways – the choir, the W.A. and U.C.W., Sunday School and the Second Milers have been areas of service for Mary, Fred, their son Doug, Doug’s wife Alicia and their daughter Carolyn. 

Mary told me the choice of this window was really Carolyn’s when she was only six. The family had decided on a window with children in it. Carolyn went back to look at the artist’s sketch of this window so often that the artist Edward asked her if that was her favourite. She said it was because the children, though all different, were all God’s children – wise words from a six-year-old.

Fred died November 20, 1983.

The Pathfinder, from a painting by English artist Ernest Carlos, donated by the 31st Scout Troop

Location: South Corner Lower Below Balcony

Link to news article about money raised

Link to news article about window dedication

For two years the 31st Scout Troop of Calvary Church gathered newspapers and stored them in a barn on the old Traction property at the south end of Belgrave Ave. – W. Roy Coinbear was Scoutmaster and Ted Muma was assistant. They thought it would be good for the boys to do something for the church.

The window is a copy of a painting by English artist Ernest Carlos entitled The Pathfinder. It is a picture well-known in the scouting world. Mr. Coinbear had to write to England for permission to have Edwards Bros. Glass use it in this way.

It is one of three non-traditional windows in the church.

Christ the Consoler, a gift of the congregation in memory of Rev. John A. Agnew, 1875-1952

Location: North Lower Corner

Link to news article about the unveiling of the window

A gift of the congregation in memory of Rev. John A. Agnew, a former minister.

Rev. Agnew’s story is very much Calvary’s history. He came here for the first time as a student for part of a year when Calvary was the High Street Mission, and was called to Ridout St. Methodist after 3 years to assist with avoiding foreclosure of the mortgage on the church property.

During his pastorate of six years, the mortgage was paid off on the church as well as the purchase of the new manse, at 87 Windsor Ave. 

When Mr. Agnew retired from the active ministry at Empress Ave United, he returned to Calvary as our first ‘assistant’ also known as “Minister of Visitation”. His death in 1952 was a sad occasion for this congregation. Mrs. Agnew remained an active member until her death.

The Woman at the Well, donated in 1984, in honour of Charles and Jean Harrigan, by their family

Location: North Wall-Stairs

This window is a gift of the family of Charles and Jean Harrigan, who were in and out of this congregation since 1927 three times.

Charles and Jean were here briefly in 1927. But in 1951 they settled again in London, until 1954. During those years they were active in the congregation. Charles taught in the Sunday School and was a diligent elder. Jean taught in the Sunday School also was busy in the W.M.S. and Ladies Aid, later the W.A. Their family of 3 boys and one girl were active in Sunday School, and Y.P.U. also.

In 1954 they left for Cooksville where they continued to be active church people.

Mr. Harrigan was employed by Dominion Stores, which moved its senior employees quite often.

1967 found Charles and Jean back in South London and once more they became involved in Calvary.

Following the death of Charles in 1984, the family gave this window to honour their parents.

Jesus in the Temple, in honour of Sam and Ella Graham, 1989

Location: North Stairwell

The Cross of Christ and the Crown of Eternal Life, in honour of Maitland Muma

Location: Southwest Transom

The window in the transom has some very interesting symbolism in it. At the top is the Cross and Crown – meaning – the Cross of Christ and the Crown of eternal Life; Alpha and Amga - the beginning and the end; P.X. – represents Christ. The grapes in the background are the symbol of communion.

This window was given by Minnie Muma and family in loving memory of Maitland Edward Muma, who came to London in 1919 from Innerkip, Ontario.

Mait was an active elder who loved to be involved in communion. He also served on the Scout Group Committee for many years.

He and his first wife Donna Johnson had one son, Edward (Ted).

Mait and Minnie (Dobbyn) Swartz had many years together and were involved in the Mr. and Mrs. Club and other church activities until their deaths in 1982 and 1985 respectively.

The Anchor of Hope, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott

Location: Northwest Transom

The north transom is a contrast in colour to the south Transom. The center window is The Anchor of Hope and surrounding it are lilies, roses and palm branches, all significant symbols of our faith.

This window was given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott who were members of Calvary from the mid 1920’s. They lived first on Emery Street and then, until their deaths, at 86 Windsor Ave. Both Mr. and Mrs. Scott were active in the congregation. Mr. Scott always took great interest in any building or renovation projects that went on.

Mrs. Scott died Dec. 9, 1974 and Mr. Scott Aug. 21, 1981.

Canoeing, a gift to Calvary in the will of David Carr

Location: South Stairwell

Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson Carr, with son David, moved to London from St. Thomas in 1926. They lived at 9 Southgate. Mr. Carr operated a market garden until his death in 1934. Following his death, Mrs. Carr and son David began attending Calvary Church.

David graduated from London Normal School and taught for 6 years at Ryerson Public school. During that time, he obtained an honours B.A. from Western in history and English. In 1927, following 6 months at the College of Education in Toronto, he began teaching at Central Collegiate Institute in London. He was head of the English Dept. and then Vice-Principal until he retired in 1964.

David Carr loved music and at Central he was involved in producing musicals and operettas. He also sang in Calvary’s choir and played the organ as summer relief.

Dave had a great love for the outdoors and began taking students from Central on canoe trips through the Temagami area. In 1951 he purchased an island in the same area and continued to share his love of the outdoors even after he retired.

In his will, Dave made a gift to Calvary with a spoken wish to his executor for a window. David Carr died August 11, 1984. The Stained Glass Window Committee at Calvary thought it would be appropriate for the window to show Dave’s many interests and activities. Ruthanne McLagan, Bill Meaden and Dick Kussner put their talents together and worked with Art Edwards of Edwards Brothers and a window artist in Toronto, to create an original and unusual window in the south stairwell.

The Carpenter, gift of the te Bokkel family in memory of Gerrit te Bokkel, 1993

Location: North Vestibule

Link to dedication of the te Bokkel window

Enter His Gates, in memory of the Spettigue families

Location: South Stairwell

The Descending Dove, commissioned by Bob and Marilyn McLeod, 1999

Location: Left window of the Calvary Chapel

The stained glass art, The Descending Dove by Bonnie Holt was commissioned by Bob and Marilyn McLeod in April 1999. The rays of light and dove are images for the baptism of Jesus, Matthew 3: 16, “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him” (New International Version). The purity of the transparent glass and white opaque glass convey the purity of the blessing of God’s love.

I Am The Vine, commissioned by Bob and Marilyn McLeod, 1999

Location: Center Window of Calvary Chapel

The stained glass art, I Am The Vine by Bonnie Holt was commissioned by Bob and Marilyn McLeod in June 1999. The words and the symbolic vine represent John 15: 5, ““I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (NIV). The analogy of God being like a Gardener suits the placement as this window offers a view of the garden in the courtyard and the south wall of the sanctuary.

The Cross and the Robin, commissioned by Dick and Christine Kussner, 1999

Location: Right window of the Calvary Chapel

The stained glass art, The Cross and the Robin by Bonnie Holt was commissioned by Dick and Christine Kussner in August 1999. The holly and the snowy hills suggest the Christmas season and the winter months. The golden light of the cross and the robin on the lush green hills represent Easter and the spring months. The unity of these seasons illustrate God’s grace, redemption through Christ Jesus, and The Holy Spirit revitalizing our faith throughout the year.

Carole Howey Window, To the glory of God, a gift from Carole Howey, 2013

Location: The hallway to the Sanctuary that overlooks the courtyard

Carole commissioned this stained glass window to be made from the glass from an original stained glass window that had been replaced.