Baildon, St John’s Parish Church
Title: ‘Waters of New Life’
Date: 2000
Design by: Roy W. Coomber
Overall size: 2585 x 26585mm
Description: This stained glass screen, set within an oak frame, forms a striking backdrop to the church’s font. Created as a visual meditation on the sacrament of baptism, the design flows with watery blues and cool tones that evoke cleansing, renewal, and the living waters of faith.
The vertical lines and shifting patterns in the glass suggest both movement and depth, symbolising the spiritual journey of baptism – from death to new life in Christ. The solid oak structure anchors the screen, representing strength, stability, and the enduring promise of God’s covenant.
