The twenty-nine stained glass windows in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown were designed and crafted by some of the country’s finest artists: Henry Lee Willet, Nicola D’ascenzo and Louis Tiffany. An additional Willet window can be found in Longstreth Auditorium. Additionally, a mosaic is located on the right of the chancel . Memorializing and honoring twenty-three members and pastors of the congregation of the last two centuries, the windows underscore Sir John Benjamin’s sentiment, “And is it true? And is it true, / The most tremendous tale of all / Seen in a stained-glass window’s hue…” Those hues largely proclaim highlights of the life of Christ. We invite you to visit the sanctuary to see these beautiful windows for yourself.
However, since the installation of the McLean Organ in 1919, the Tiffany Rose Window has been sealed off from view on the inside. Its radiance and character was little known until its restoration and rededication on December 24, 2002.
In memory of T. Charlton Henry, 1828-1890, and Mary E. Henry, 1829-1885.
Given by their children.
18: Christmas
“Thy light is come.”
In memory of Job Robert Mansfield, d. 1921, and Florence Hoffman Mansfield, d. 1937.
Provided by the will of Dr. J. R. Mansfield.
Made by Nicola D’Ascenzo.
19: Sunset
“Sunset and evening star, and one clear call for me. And may there be no moaning of the bar when I put out to sea.” -Tennyson
In memory of Margaretta Bechtel Dennisson, 1833-1920
Made by Tiffany.
20. Angel of Resurrection
In memory of Samuel G. Dennisson, 1833-1910
Given by Mrs. Samuel G. Dennisson, Walter Dennisson, and friends.
Made by Tiffany.
From left to right:
St. Luke
“Blessed are ye-rejoice in that day.”
In memory of Charles Stewart Parker, 1870-1942.
Give by Mrs. Charles Parker.
Made by Henry Lee Willet.
Peaceable Kingdom
“And a little child shall lead them. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain.”
In memory of Gertrude Wonnik Andrews and Grace Andrews Babcock.
Given by E. Jeanne Andrews, M.D.
The Lippincott Window
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God”
In memory of Wallace H. Lippincott, 1863-1887
From left to right:
David the Psalmist
“The Lord is my shepherd”
In memory of William H. Loesche, d. 1962, and Minnie E. Loesche, d. 1964.
Given by William H. Loesche, Jr.
Made by Henry Lee Willet.
The Breakfast on the Shore
“Lovest thou me. Feed my sheep.”
In memory of Gottfried Henry Binder, 1889-1947, and Emily Freihofer Binder, 1893-1966.
Give by Mrs. Alfred D.P. Montaigne (Paulanne F. Binder).
Made by Henry Lee Willet.
This is a section of a large window believed to have been given by the Henry family, and was originally located in the Sunday School Room of the 1870 building. This one figure in the window was restored and placed in the narthex by J. Bayard Henry around 1919.
Victor, The Door, Resurrection
In memory of John Snowden Henry, 1795-1835, Elizabeth Bayard Henry, 1797-1881, and Theodosia Bayard Henry, 1830-1900.
Given by John T. Henry.
“I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”
In memory of Rev. William J. Chichester, D.D., 1836-1885, and Rev. James H. Mason Knox, minister from 1853-1869.
Given by Charles W. Henry in 1903.
Made by Tiffany.
In memory of Virginia Cooper, 1919-1974, Donald Treat Cooper, 1915-1974, and Eric Clement Patch, 1953-1972.
“For unto you is born this day a Saviour who is Christ the Lord.”
In memory of Fred C. Newcombe, 1885-1968.
Give by Charlotte W. Newcombe.
Made by Henry Lee Willet.
In memory of Charles Wolcott Henry, 1852-1903.
Given in 1907 by Bayard Henry, Rev. Alexander Henry, John J. Henry, and Mrs. Lewis W. Wister.
Made by Tiffany.
Christ the Boy
“Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”
Christ the Man
“Thou art my beloved son in whom I am well pleased.”
Christ the Leader
“I am the way, the truth, and the light.”
All given in memory of Fred C. Newcombe, 1885-1968.
Give by Charlotte W. Newcombe.
Made by Henry Lee Willet.
“Christ Praying in the Garden”
In memory of James Reese Gregg.
Give in 1978 by Huldah P. Gregg.
Made by Henry Lee Willet.
Mosaic.
In memory of David and Louise Steinlauf.
Given in March 1980 by their daughter Ruth.
Made by Henry Lee Willet.