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Featured Work
That they May All be One
Window/Panel (INTERIOR)
Central Christian Church
About the Artwork
The spirit and passion of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been towards the unity of all God's children under the Lordship of Christ. This commission comes from our Lord's prayer in Gethsemene, "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee..."(John 17:20-21)
This window represents the hope of unity in its broadest dimension: not just a Church united, but as a world united.
In the center panel we have the dove representing the "Holy Comforter" which God sends us to lead us on the pathway to divine intelligence and in deeds of goodness. At the very center are the clasped hands of Christian greeting and unity. Thus we are reminded that all peoples, regardless of class, nationality, color, or gender, are welcome in the great fellowship of Christ's church. Around the window, superimposed over a map of the world, are representative figures of all the great races and cultures. Swinging forms of line and color indicate how in the present and future the mingling of cultures will help us to transcend racial, political, and economic barriers.
As one examines this window, he is reminded of the global dynamic at work in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Did you know?
Roy Shifrin, sculpture of three statues owned by Orange County, is also an inventor.
Discover Art in Central Florida!
For those who have eyes to see, there are hundreds of works of art around them.
This web site provides some information on many of those works of art that can
be regularly viewed in Orange County by any member of the public without an
admission fee. They are outside in public view, or located in an interior area
that is normally open to the public.
Look around this web site and find something that interests you. Then go see it
in person. The information you find here will add to the pleasure of exploring
public art in Central Florida.
If, in your travels around Orange County, you come across some public art that
is not listed here, please let us know so we can add it. If you are aware of
additional information about art or artist that is included here, again, please
let us know. Together we can make this an incredible resource for people seeking
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