Stained Glass Windows
Design Drawing
As Built
Spirit of Joy was very fortunate to have members who could design and build these stained-glass windows.
These windows were designed by Elizabeth Saunders and built by Richard Sturm.
If you look carefully at the picture on the left you will see handwritten notes on the design drawing with details on color, and part shape between the designer and the builder.
See below for more details.
Newspaper Article
Design Drawing
As Built
Contents of a plaque in the narthex between the two windows
Dedicated to the Glory of God
The Stained Glass Windows were designed by the late Elizabeth “Liz” Saunders who was a charter member of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church.
The windows were constructed by Richard Sturm, a Stained-glass artist of Cottonwood.
The windows directly over the door to the courtyard was inspired by the view towards Mingus Mountain with light rays descending from Heaven
The window over the doors leading to the sanctuary was inspired by the view from the window behind the alter looking toward the Red Rocks of Sedona.
Dedicated November 7, 2021