On April 8th 2001, St Michaels was honoured to receive gifts of a communion table fall, along with pulpit and lectern book markers.

These were gifted in memory of one of our congregational members, by her family, and were designed and executed by the famous artist, Hannah Frew Paterson.

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Communion Table Fall

The design of great sheltering wings represents the archangel Michael. The wings are made of layers of silk organza, each "feather" with carefully drawn threads to give the texture and appearance of feathers.

The dragon, represents the evil in the world. Also shown is Michael's pastoral staff to care for the faithful, but turning into a sword to fight against wickedness.

The orb of the world, surmounted by the cross of Christ, shows that the realm of the love of Christ will ultimately triumph over the sin and darkness in the world.

Opposite the orb are the scales of justice, recognising that one day, we shall all be weighed in the balances. They also represent the concern of St Michael's for justice and fairness through Christian Aid, Fair Trade, Amnesty International and the Traidcraft stall.

The whole work is framed in gold kid showing the arches of the tower of our church.

Lectern and Pulpit Book Markers

The Lectern markers show the famous Alpha and Omega, meaning the beginning and the end. These symbols indicate that we have the whole gospel of salvation through Christ, in the Bible.

The Pulpit markers show the Cross and the XP sign, which is the first two letters of the name of Christ in Greek. This symbolises that Christ crucified, is preached from the pulpit.

Look closely at a map of the area and you will see streets named Primrose, Daisy, Lily, Violet, Almond, Holly, Myrtle, Ivy and Laurel Terrace etc. The markers are decorated with these flowers and leaves.

The design was made to relate sympathetically to the original paintings on the pulpit and lectern, which show the fruits of the Bible.

The colours were chosen to blend with the paintings and with the new carpet.

The Duncan Doors

3rd June 2001 was a great day for everyone. The Connie Duncan doors were dedicated to the glory of God, and in memory of Connie Duncan who had left her fortune to the "five churches in which she had been happy".

The design of the glass is by Susan Bradbury and the wood is by Charles Taylor.
The design echoes the doors of 1883, but they are definitely 21st century in design with different textured hand-made glass.

Some of the panels incorporate the flower designs of the terraces in the parish, such as to be found on the pulpit markers.