The stained-glass windows tell the story of the Bible, depict the civil rights movement and relate the history of the church. Most characters depicted are Black men and women.
Trinity United Methodist Church, now in Third Ward was originally built in Houston in 1848 for enslaved people who followed the Methodist faith.The stained-glass windows that line the walls of Trinity United Methodist Church on Holman are vibrant works of art that tell the story of survival. They are mesmerizing to behold while sitting in a pew with praying hands on Easter Sunday.
"We wanted our Black children to see something they could identify with. This is our legacy, our history and our belief and relationship with Jesus. This helps us define who we are," said Anita Lee-Punch, the church's historian. Lacy's panels tell the story of the Bible from creation to crucifixion, depict the civil rights movement and relate the history of the church and the generations that make up its membership.
The"1917 24th Infantry" window honors the 13 Black soldiers of Camp Logan's 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry, who were hanged for retaliating against police brutality under the harsh Jim Crow laws. Memorial Park now sits on the site of Camp Logan. In the panel, two soldiers appear; one holds an American flag.
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