The symbolism of the Font Cover Pelican: At the very top is a pelican and its young chicks in its nest. The pelican was once believed to peck its breast with its beak to nourish its young with its own blood. The bird was therefore used to represent Christ’s self sacrifice for humankind Read more about Symbolism of the Font Cover[…]
Major General Stevenson and Christ Church The octagonal carved oak font cover, now restored to the back of the church was carved by Major General Thomas Rennie Stevenson CB of Sunnyside, Lanark and presented to Christ Church in 1920. His initials are carved into the base and inside is a small Read more about Major General Stevenson and Christ Church[…]
At the Family Service on 8 September, Dan unveiled the font cover which had been discovered in the church basement in a very sorry condition. Joan and Brian East have done an amazing job of restoring it to its former glory. It was carved by Major General Thomas Rennie Stevenson CB of Sunnyside (see post Read more about Font Cover Restoration[…]