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The Columbarium was moved to a new location during the 2004 construction. It is now located adjacent to the Commons and near the main chapel entrance. In keeping with the plan to continue using as much as possible the dedicated items and furnishings of the 1882 and 1951 churches in the new areas of the church, the Columbarium contains the old area ash containers in their polished wood alcoves and the alter rail and chandeliers from the old St. Margaret's Chapel. The scrolled fence enclosure separating the Columbarium from the new commons area is also from the former chapel. The back wall of the Columbarium is an arrangement of all the dedication plaques from the old churches, for donated and or memorial pews, architectural areas and furnishings. The plaques have been cleaned and polished and mounted on large oak panels, thus preserving the history of gifts of former parishioners. The OWSLEY Window in The Columbarium The magnificently colored Owsley Stained Glass Window takes up the entire west wall of the Columbarium. This window was installed in the old Columbarium in 1990 and was given by husband Edward Owsley and daughters Linda and Patricia in honor of Marjorie Owsley, a long time parishioner. The window was designed by parishioners John Koenig and his son Karl, and made by Karl. The cross symbolizes the death of Christ. The rays emanating from it link the Old and New testament by merging the flames that represent God's presence as they did to Moses in the burning bush that was not consumed. These flames reach down to the morning glories at the foot of the cross to signify the link between God and the souls of the dead as they rise to a new day of everlasting life. |